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    Question What is a suitable finish for Blackheart Sassafras?

    Hello Everyone,

    I am making a pendulum clock out of Blackheart Sassafras, and am upto the finishing stage. What do people recommend for use on Blackheart?

    I am after a glossy finish, but not too reflective (if that makes sense). That is, I want to highlight the black bits, but not have the clock reflecting alot of light off it.

    All I've got at the moment is a tin of Cabot's Satin Gloss, Ubeaut Shellawax Glow, and EEE Ultra Shine.

    Your help is much appreciated. I'll post some pics when its finished.

    Cheers,
    Nathan.

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    Hi Nathan,

    I've found Organoil and Sass go well together. However, rubbing the oil in on a clock may be more difficult than it's worth.

    Other suggestions:
    UBeaut's white shellac
    or
    Wipe on Poly

    cheers
    Wendy

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    If the piece has strong colour differences IMO an oil finish will just exaggerate them and darken the light timber unpleasantly.

    I'd go with Wendy's suggestion of white shellac, with a topcoat of wax. For Huon and other light timbers I use nitrocellulose sealer with wax over the top but that's mainly since I have the sealer already and because I like to start with a flat lustre and control the degree of gloss with the wax.

    HTH.
    Cheers, Ern

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    I agree with earlier posts. Use either white or super blonde shellac. Good luck!

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    FWIW the pic is of spalted BH sassy ... finished with n/c sanding sealer and a light wax coat.

    Anything more glossy in my view would just detract from the figure.
    Cheers, Ern

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    EEE and ubeaut traditional wax.
    Why not ask the boss man ?
    p.t.c

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    I have used our sponsors Hard Shellac polished with EEE Ultrashine and Trad Wax.
    Gives a great sheen and highlights the colours
    Tom

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