Finish For Pine?

[matt1245]

Hi all, new member from the uk here, been looking round the boards and decidied to join up.

Pretty new to woodworking, but for my first big project i have decided to knock up some doors for the kitchen cabinet.

The doors are just pine, and i'm wondering what finish to use. I was thinking about Rustins Danish Oil. Is this suitable for pine, and especially for ine in the kitchen (steam etc). If not, what would you guys suggest?

Thanks

Matt.

[beejay1]

Hi Matt and welcome. For indoor/kitchen furniture I would go for Tung oil rather than Danish. Its pretty resilient and non toxic.
Pine in kitchens can be notorious for collecting all the gunge that the cooker hood doesnt catch and before long it can get a bit messy so I'd rather seal the wood first with sanding sealer and build up a sheen/polish afterwards.
All the stuff you need is available from the axminster catalogue or any good toolstore in manchester, if not, theres a few in Liverpool.
beejay1

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[beejay1]

I mention this cause all the stuff this down under lot will suggest is made out of illegal substances, like kangaroo bollocks and wombat droppings etc that we cant import.beejay1

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[beejay1]

First to reply Matt as youll notice. Thats because the lazy buggers down there will still be in bed scratchin themselves for another couple hours yet and as for echidna he wont be out of bed for a couple of days!
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[matt1245]

Hi

Thanks for the advise, just found the axminster web site, will take a peek on there.

Only using pine as it's the cheapest thing to ruin lol. Was looking to avoid using a poly varnish, or do you think this would be best?

Might end up making more in a year or so, when i have a bit more experience.
Matt.

[beejay1]

A varnish would certainly mean less ongoing upkeep and its very easy to keep clean. Choose your timber carefully though and dont go to any of the sheds for it as its almost always crap.

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[Termite]

Hey! Weve just had a totally UK thread and the silly buggers didn't even try a hijack! :eek:

[beejay1]

What you call a "Golden Thread" Termite Hows the mornin coffee and croissants today?

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[Termite]

What you call a "Golden Thread" Termite Hows the mornin coffee and croissants today?

beejay1

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Morning tea time here beejay, oregon sandwich with a cup of pureed bluegum.

[echnidna]

... like kangaroo bollocks and wombat droppings etc that we cant import.beejay1

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We grind these into a very fine dust , add a bit of fluid , can it and sell it to you lot under the brand name "Marmite"

[matt1245]

Used poly varnish before, always applied by brush. Was thinking of using a mohair paint pad. Stanley make one that they say is suitable for varnish. Have any of you tried this and does it give a better result than brushing?

Matt.