I'm new here and I have a question

[deaker]

Hello,
I'm new here and I've a question for you.
I was recently in Berry and stayed in a very nice cottage. Within it there was a beautiful old table that had a wonderful smooth/satin(ish) finish. I was hoping to be able to finish a CD cabinet that I recently built (it's not the best and some of you would be horrified by it, but it's my first attempt at making something). I've spoken to my local hardware store and they seem to think that the finish was beeswax. According to them it can be applyied straight from the tin. Is this correct?? do I need to mix it with anything first? If you have any advice, tips, web sites I would be greatful.
p.s. I made the CD Cabinet out of pine and bought some Mother of Pearl Beeswax.

Thanks in advance.

[behindblueeyes]

Also look at:

Haymes Natural Oil www.haymespaint.com.au
Cabots Danish Oil www.cabots.com.au

The finish and lustre of these two products must be seen to be enjoyed. Try your local hardware store for timber samples of these.

Enjoy the wonderful world of wood.

[Shane Watson]

The fact of the matter is if all products are applied CORRECTLY the average joe most likly won't tell the difference...If you want a quick easy finish. Use shellac to seal the timber a few coats is good sanding inbetween then finish with a good bees wax. I did this to my CD cabinet about three years ago and havn't touched it since and it still looks as new..Usually I just throw my personal work in with the clients work but this time I went outside my usual square.
But to add to this, yes you can just use bees wax by itself. BEst to use a commecial grade though, not pure stuff this way you won't have to cut it with anything.

Cheers!

[Neil]

You're playing on our Bulletin Board so you might as well look at our products. U-Beaut Polishes try the Traditional Wax over French Polish (shellac) or our Sanding Sealer.

Cheers - Neil

Blatant advertising I know, but I have to pay for this site somehow.

[Sturdee]

Blatant advertising I know, but I have to pay for this site somehow.

I guess you're the exception that proves the rule.

Peter.

[deaker]

Thanks for the help folks,
I'll get onto it and see what happens.

[Wood Borer]

Try the U-Beaut EEE Ultra Shine. I bought some at the Melbourne show and I have been impressing/boring my mates with the results all weekend.

I applied it over a few coats of Shellac and it does look class.

- Wood Borer

PS I have no financial interests in UBeaut and I am not a sucking up, just giving credit where credit is due.

[Chesand]

I bought Neil's Sanding Sealer and Hard Shellac at Melb Show and have been playing with them and EEE on scrap jarrah and the results are fantastic considering that I have not sanded right down to 600 as suggested. I look forward to using them on my next project.
Seeing is believing.

[soundman]

sound like you need a u beaut starter kit.

A polishers hand book & a selection of goodies.


many on this bb will agree.

[Rowan]

Deaker, as a fellow newbie my advice is to listen to the comments about Ubeaut products. I started of finishing products with a bee's wax and was happy with the results. I then went out and bought the polishers handbook and some traditional wax from Ubeaut. The difference in finish was amazing. I cant recomend Ubeaut products highly enough

PS thats not to say there aren't other great products but these are simple to use and the resluts are brilliant.

[deaker]

Well folks,
Judging by your responses, it's pretty obvious that I'm off to the shops to get my hands on a copy of the Polishers Handbook. I rang Gowings in Sydney and they are out of stock at the moment (should have it by the weekend). Thanks for all your help.

Cheers.