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  1. 18th October 2008, 04:49 PM #1
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    Default Minwax doesn't dry?

    I have turned a pen in cocobolo and sanded it as per

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/video/MPPFT.pdf

    but the first coat hasn't dried after more than 24hrs probably due to oily nature of the timber.

    Does anyone have a solution to this?

    The explanation link above mentions using french polish of sorts but i am not clear on how to use it or what/where to get it.

    Does anyone from Oz have a product or finishing step they use which helps out the drying process?

    This is my first time using Minwax.

    cheers
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  2. 26th October 2008, 04:24 AM #2
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    which minwax product
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  3. 26th October 2008, 09:27 AM #3
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    WOP gloss
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  4. 26th October 2008, 04:29 PM #4
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    hmmmm
    iv used it and its been fine....
    dont know about the cocobolo...

    how are you applying it?
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  5. 26th October 2008, 07:05 PM #5
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    I have had problems with other brands of polyurethane too on huon pine.....

    My solution.... wipe it down with acetone first and it worked for me.


    Just my 2c worth.... interesting to see what others do

    By the way... I often find the first coat always takes longer to dry than subsequent coats.


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  6. 26th October 2008, 08:27 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew_B View Post
    hmmmm
    iv used it and its been fine....
    dont know about the cocobolo...

    how are you applying it?
    i just wipe a light coat on with a rag after sanding. I have used it on cocobolo, ebony, african blackwood, kingwood, bocote and all have remained tacky to this day
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  7. 26th October 2008, 08:31 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chipman View Post
    My solution.... wipe it down with acetone first and it worked for me.
    Prezactly!

    This is my first step to finishing any inherently oily wood with any finish.
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  8. 31st October 2008, 09:47 AM #8
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    So is Minwax not recommended for application over an oil (tung / danish) pre-finish ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BrettC View Post
    So is Minwax not recommended for application over an oil (tung / danish) pre-finish ?
    Yes you can... just leave it a week or so to make sure it is properly cured first.

    Chipman

    Danish oil has poly in it anyway!
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    Wipe it down with acetone or the alcohol wipes and then apply the WOP not problems Do this with any oily timber and as Skew said this is the basis of any good finish

    In pens I have used it on all sorts of timber and except for the learning curve all were successful

    Alternatively seal with a shellawax and then the WOP






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