Home Brew Furniture Polish

[Shane Watson]

A lot of people make and use there own furntiure polish to finish furniture. They usualy swear that its the best around. Maybe there right.
So maybe some of you guys out there that do make your own would like to share your recipes with us. Maybe with a good description on its use and properties. Alot of people would appreaciate this information.
Cheers
Shane.



[This message has been edited by Shane Watson (edited 07 August 1999).]

[Mac Simmons]

Hi Shane,

When you use the words, "furniture polish" are you refering to a "french polish?"

A furniture polish over here, could be a cream polish, lemon oil polish, or a scratch of polish, etc.

Do most finishers, use their owm made up polish, or do most use the "ready for use" Padding Lacquers.

Mac

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[Shane Watson]

Mac,

Yeah I am referring to a furniture finish! I hear of a lot of people mixing there own. You now, they mix there concoction of waxes and oils etc .

Actually furniture " Polish " is a cleaning agent here as well, but it is also used as a finishing name. As traditional finishes were rubbed on to the furniture hence polishing!

As for whether most finishers use there own mix or ready made, I can only speak from my experience and I can't honestly say I know anyone who uses there own mix, rather than a comercial product. I guess it all comes down to time = money I think mainly home handy people use there own mix, probably handed down to them from ancestors.

I am just interested in finding some of these " Home brews " and giving them a run to see how they perform. Gain more experience

Cheers
Shane.

[Mac Simmons]

OK Shane,

Let's see if any of the others want to share.

Here is a formula, for a Pint of a 2lb. Cut.
4 0zs. Flake Shellac
12 Ozs. Denatured Alcohol
(always strain before using)

Add a drop or two, of either a Cream, or Lemon Oil Polish, Gum Turpentine, or Kerosene.You can add it directly into the Shellac, or add it on the Pad (rubber)

All of these act as a lubricant, to make the pad slide easier, "don't over use any of these", or you will create other problems.

The amount of pressure applied to the pad, is very important, so practise on some sample woods, before you start using this formula, on any projects.

Let me know, how you make out.

Mac

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[Shane Watson]

Mac,

Thanks for that one Mac!!

I have actually used that one myself for some years and it works just great!!

Lets hope someone else can pick up on it and give it a good going over..

Lets see if theres anyone else willing to divolge there secrets

Cheers

Shane...