Steel wool + wax = super shine

[Fumbler]

A fellow wood worker mentioned 0000 steel wool as a way to bring the shine up. I googled it and it recommends using a wax or oil to help lubricate. I'm a bit miffed as to how this would help bring a shine as I have only ever used steel wool to rub back ready for the next coat. I feel stupid asking really. Can anyone post a picture of an item that has been finished with this method so I can see a result, and I there are any tricks to doing this.

And is there any specific wax I should be using? The finish I have applied is polyeurethene.

thanks

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

I thought 0000 grade steel wool was equivalent to around 1000 grit, plus/minus 20%

But according to this site it's only about 300 - 600 grit.

I guess that if you've only surface finished up to a max. of 480 grit in the first place, then it can improve the overall finish.

I'm not a fan of mixing steel wool and timber at any stage though... small pieces break off and cause discolourment in the finish with age.

[Rod Gilbert]

Hi,
These are finished in this way clear lacquer then polished with wax and 0000 steel wool. I use Wattle Danish wax or Mirotone furniture wax they are thin waxes and give a beautiful sheen.
Regards Rod.

[rob streeper]

If steel isn't acceptable wools in bronze, brass, copper and stainless steel are also available. Bronze is my favorite for de-nibbing varnish.

[Fumbler]

Hi,
These are finished in this way clear lacquer then polished with wax and 0000 steel wool. I use Wattle Danish wax or Mirotone furniture wax they are thin waxes and give a beautiful sheen.
Regards Rod.

cheers Rod