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19th February 2010, 11:52 PM #16
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20th February 2010, 12:04 AM #17
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Mineral oil is organic in origin - it comes from fossilized dead sea creatures.
Synthetic oils like some hydraulic oils are also not organic but I would not advise putting these on a surface that will contact foods.
Chainsaw bar oil, some two stroke lube, and gearbox oil are also made from mineral oil but also probably not a good idea because of the additives.
I think what you mean by mineral oil is "purified fossilized oil without additives" as available from a pharmacy or supermarket.
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20th February 2010, 05:51 AM #18
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20th February 2010, 07:04 PM #19
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Hi all,
I decided to go with parafin and beeswax. On the jacarandah board I used both, and on a smaller campher laurel I just used the parafin. They came up looking really nice. I would like to know how to get that nice shine though. Any hints?
As I said, this is a learning exercise for me. I have learned that belt sanders and orbital sanders each have their own use and should be used in combination. I have also learned that finishing isn't as simple as a trip to the hardware store and that finding really fine sandpaper for timber (better than 240 grit) is easier said than done. One last thing, which I am sure you all already know, the sheer beauty of a natural timber product was reinforced. It amazes me that a piece of rough branch cut hastily with a chainsaw needs just a couple of hours work to become a truely beautiful piece.
One question I have is about Shellac. I have seen it at the hardware store and am wondering if I could use it on a board?
Cheers for now and I will keep you all up to date.
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