A light Stain or sealent for cheap pine???

[Milo]

Well I finally after trial and error started to use my new Leigh Super Jig and have popped out a few demo pine boxes, just test pieces to practice on and they have turned out pretty nicely. The wood is just cheap pine from Bunnings but I was wondering what I should use to in terms of a oil/varnish to seal cheap pine? (sorry newbie question!)
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I picked up some Danish oil from Carba-Tec but I am not intending to use it on cheap pine boxes…..maybe a light stain?
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Some advice would be good.
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Cheers
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[watson]

G'day Milo,
First bit of advice......are you typing your posts into some microsoft stuff and then pasting??? it keeps giving us silly smilies at each carraige return.
Second bit:
Welcome aboard......and have you checked out shellac, or home made Oil finishes?? Both are a good cheaper alternative, and will give you a nice finish, especially followed by Traditional wax.

Have fun here!

[Milo]

G'day Milo,
First bit of advice......are you typing your posts into some microsoft stuff and then pasting??? it keeps giving us silly smilies at each carraige return.
Second bit:
Welcome aboard......and have you checked out shellac, or home made Oil finishes?? Both are a good cheaper alternative, and will give you a nice finish, especially followed by Traditional wax.

Have fun here!

Hi yes

I type my posts in word so I get the ol spell check cause my spelling is a bit of a shocker!

As mentioned I am just tinkering with cheap pine purchased from Bunnings to make a few test boxes at the moment. they have actually turned out ok so I thought I would do a light stain and give em to me mum!

what type of homemade oil brew we talking about for pine?

Milo