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Thread: oils aint oils
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30th July 2010, 01:12 AM #1
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oils aint oils
Hello all.
we use linseed oil to lightly rub the cues down once finished. and it seems to turn some timbers a redish yellow tinge, which sometimes is nice, but are there better options?
is there an oil you can rub into timber that will just give it a wet look, or like when you pour metho on it, as i think that would be better for some finishes.
thanks in advance
steve.
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30th July 2010, 06:24 AM #2
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Oil finishes vary by colour and by lustre when dry. If you want a light colour try Organoil DO but that dries flat. Feast Watson Scandinavian Oil will give a more glossy fnish but is darker.
If you just want minimal colouring and a wet look then look at several coats of ubeaut Hard Shellac. Good stuff.Cheers, Ern
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30th July 2010, 08:30 AM #3
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thanks, looking at options that dont require shellac or paints, i am after a glossy finish but without the colouring, anyone know of others?
thanks
steve
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30th July 2010, 09:57 AM #4
I'm curious, is there a specific reason you don't want to use shellac?
my suggestion: buy a few small tins of different oils and test them on the timber you use.
cheers
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30th July 2010, 11:25 AM #5
Hi Steve,
I found this, KUNOS Natural Oil Sealer No 244. It is recommended by Bungendore Wood Works Gallery. I purchased a small tin (100mls about $12) from a specialist store in West End. It is quite light and leaves a semi gloss finish.
regards
Billy
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30th July 2010, 12:04 PM #6
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Oils don't build to a gloss finish unless they've got a high proportion of resins, so you're effectively in the realm of paint.
Another product you could try is wipe on poly but I'm not sure how much shine it yields.Cheers, Ern
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30th July 2010, 04:18 PM #7
The minwax Wipe On Poly - Clear Gloss - prolly about two coats minimum
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30th July 2010, 07:47 PM #8
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thanks for the ideas guys,
i didnt want a 'paint' style of covering as i dont want it to be prone to any chipping or effect from moisture like sweatty palms.
that wipe on polly looks like it might be good.
thanks
steve
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30th July 2010, 09:57 PM #9
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Not all linseed oils are the same. There are light coloured ones available .
You can also bleach the oil , by storing it in the sunlight in a tightly sealed clear container.
But in regard to the so called 'boiled oil', the colour may be due to the chemical dryers that are added to it .
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9th August 2010, 11:14 AM #10
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Thanks alot guys, I will do some experimenting and hopefully get some images up of the work once we are done.
steve.
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20th August 2010, 07:53 PM #11
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hey guys,
been trying to source a few of the minwax products, anyone know where to get them from in or near brisbane??
thanks
steve
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20th August 2010, 08:26 PM #12
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