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  1. #1
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    Default Oil or Lacquer finish for desk

    Im building a desk out of Victorian Ash with Jarrah for my HSC major work.

    My I was intending on using Lacquer as a finish for the desk but today my friend suggested using a oil finish.

    I would want to keep the timber still its natural colors.

    thanks

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    Hi Joosh, Just about all oils will darken the colour of the timber. U-Beaut's shellac, both Hard and White won't darken the colour. You could also use Minwax Wipe on Poly, it comes in a clear gloss or clear satin.

    Whatever finish you choose, try it on a test scrap piece first and then you'll get a good idea of how it looks on the timber.

    cheers
    Wendy

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