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  1. #1
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    Default Houn Pine and Red Cedar Box

    Hi,

    Just new here and fairly new to the woodworking scene.

    I am in the process of making a Huon Pine and Red Cedar jewellery box for my wife and would like to know the best product(s) to finish it off with.

    The 2 long sides are red cedar while the 2 short and top and bottom are Huon. I have sanded it progressively down to 1200 grit. Just in putting in some stay hinges at the moment.

    I have read about the Organoil - Burnishing Oil, and the Ubeaut Shellawax.

    I, like the others wish to keep the colour and aroma if possible.

    Thanks.

    Bully

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    It depends on what dort of finish you desire. High gloss, sheen or matt etc.

    I like them in high gloss so i suggest Hard Shellac - that's what i do mine in. But just a few coats of wax looks nice as a sheen type finish. Or shellac, then wax to dull it down a bit.

    It's all trial and error. You should get Neil's Handbook from the Ubeaut website. It gives all the options.
    If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.

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    Bully,

    Don't trust Gumby!................(he wears a funny hat )
    Cheers

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    Any finish will seal the aroma so you won't smell it unless you leave the inside raw.

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