Best Finish for a small Timber Cufflink

[Pauls321]

Hi all,

I am making a timber Cufflink set. Using Tasmanian Myrtle. What would be the best and easiest finish to apply. Something that would give me a nice glossy look.

I am thinking Wipe on Poly,.?

I want the finish to be easy to apply, just with a rag, maybe 2 or 3 coats, but simple and effective.

Any suggestions,

Paul

[Sir Stinkalot]

It would be good to see the cufflinks :)

Rustins plastic coating would work well in this situation. I have used it for a few projects and it works well ..... not my preferred finish but good for the right situation.

https://www.cwsonline.com.au/shop/category/-rustins-plastic-coating

[derekcohen]

Shellawax. Buff it on.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[ian]

rattle can clear ?

[Pauls321]

Thanks gentlemen,

I looked at all of those, that plastic one looks good, might be a bit fiddly for a small cufflink. I was at Bunnings today and decided to go with the Wipe On Poly. I'll do a pic when its done,



thanks again

Paul

[Robson Valley]

MinWax Tung Oil Protective Finish. A witch's brew with some Tung Oil in it.
Four coats is water wet glossy.
I have timber cuff links with a satin finish. 50 years old and I'm still glad they are not glossy.

[Pauls321]

Thanks for that last suggestion also. I have to be very careful when using things with tung oil in them. My wife suffers very badly from asthma and allergies. And she cant handle the smell of tung oil. Some timbers I have to avoid also.

Thanks again

Paul

[fletty]

I hope I’m not too late but the forum sponsor’s Aussie Oil is made for exactly this purpose. It gives a beautiful gloss finish, doesn’t look ‘plasticky’ and is applied with the corner of a clean rag.
Our Benevolent Dictator advises in the instructions that it is for small objects but I have pushed it as far as A5 sized boxes.
I am also a chronic asthma sufferer but have felt no ill effects. I highly recommend it.

fletty

[Pauls321]

Hey there Fletty,

Thank you very much for pointing me towards this product. These seems perfect and ideal for just what I need. I just ordered the bottle of it, and looking forward to testing it out.

Thanks again

Paul