Minwax doesn't dry?

[digger]

I have turned a pen in cocobolo and sanded it as per

https://www.woodworkforums.com/video/MPPFT.pdf

but the first coat hasn't dried after more than 24hrs probably due to oily nature of the timber.

Does anyone have a solution to this?

The explanation link above mentions using french polish of sorts but i am not clear on how to use it or what/where to get it.

Does anyone from Oz have a product or finishing step they use which helps out the drying process?

This is my first time using Minwax.

cheers

[Andrew_B]

which minwax product

[digger]

WOP gloss

[Andrew_B]

hmmmm
iv used it and its been fine....
dont know about the cocobolo...

how are you applying it?

[Chipman]

I have had problems with other brands of polyurethane too on huon pine.....

My solution.... wipe it down with acetone first and it worked for me.


Just my 2c worth.... interesting to see what others do

By the way... I often find the first coat always takes longer to dry than subsequent coats.


Cheers,

Chipman

[digger]

hmmmm
iv used it and its been fine....
dont know about the cocobolo...

how are you applying it?

i just wipe a light coat on with a rag after sanding. I have used it on cocobolo, ebony, african blackwood, kingwood, bocote and all have remained tacky to this day

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

My solution.... wipe it down with acetone first and it worked for me.

Prezactly!

This is my first step to finishing any inherently oily wood with any finish.

[BrettC]

So is Minwax not recommended for application over an oil (tung / danish) pre-finish ?

[Chipman]

So is Minwax not recommended for application over an oil (tung / danish) pre-finish ?

Yes you can... just leave it a week or so to make sure it is properly cured first.

Chipman

Danish oil has poly in it anyway!

[Simomatra]

Wipe it down with acetone or the alcohol wipes and then apply the WOP not problems Do this with any oily timber and as Skew said this is the basis of any good finish

In pens I have used it on all sorts of timber and except for the learning curve all were successful

Alternatively seal with a shellawax and then the WOP