Houn Pine and Red Cedar Box

[Bully4]

Hi,

Just new here and fairly new to the woodworking scene.

I am in the process of making a Huon Pine and Red Cedar jewellery box for my wife and would like to know the best product(s) to finish it off with.

The 2 long sides are red cedar while the 2 short and top and bottom are Huon. I have sanded it progressively down to 1200 grit. Just in putting in some stay hinges at the moment.

I have read about the Organoil - Burnishing Oil, and the Ubeaut Shellawax.

I, like the others wish to keep the colour and aroma if possible.

Thanks.

Bully

[Gumby]

It depends on what dort of finish you desire. High gloss, sheen or matt etc.

I like them in high gloss so i suggest Hard Shellac - that's what i do mine in. But just a few coats of wax looks nice as a sheen type finish. Or shellac, then wax to dull it down a bit.

It's all trial and error. You should get Neil's Handbook from the Ubeaut website. It gives all the options.

[MajorPanic]

Bully,

Don't trust Gumby!................(he wears a funny hat ;)) :D :D

[RETIRED]

Any finish will seal the aroma so you won't smell it unless you leave the inside raw.