Rustins Danish Oil advice

[macka75]

Hi there. I'm currently working on a redgum slab dining table. Have done a final sand of 800 grit and have applied my first coat of danish oil(rustins)I applied it with a brush then removed the excess after 5 minutes. I'm going to apply 3-4 coats leaving 24 hours for each one.. My question is how long should I leave the oil to dry before I apply bees wax? or should I not use it at all as I have found that wax leave water marks from glasses or is that because I'm using it wrong? Thanks for any advice

[Sir Stinkalot]

When I have used danish oil I have left the last coat for up to a week to dry, simply as that is the next time that I can get back to it, and it hasn't been a problem. I use Ubeaut traditional wax over the top as bees wax has a low melting point and will go sticky on hot days and obviously when heat is applied.

Not sure if I would go a wax over on not on a table top myself ..... I will let others comment.

[jmk89]

I agree with Sir Stinkalot on both points - a week or so is generally enough after the last coat and use a hard wax like Traditional Wax rather than bees wax.

[rsser]

-1 here. If your DO finish is done properly you won't need wax. Any case, the wax is less durable and more prone to marking than the oil so why bother.

[martrix]

-1 here. If your DO finish is done properly you won't need wax. Any case, the wax is less durable and more prone to marking than the oil so why bother.

True.

But a light coat of Ubeaut traditional wax gives a nice, silky feel. (Come on Rsser work with us here)

[rsser]

... now that you mention it, yep, go for the silky feel ;-}

And don't forget to cut with EEE between coats of DO.

(So when does the parcel arrive?)

[macka75]

So its okay to use EEE between coats? Does danish oil and EEE blend okay?

[Cliff Rogers]

I don't know about between coats but this is cut from the EEE page....

Many other finishes will also be greatly enhanced by using EEE - Ultra Shine to finish the finish. These include Organ Oil, Danish oil, polyurethane, nitrocellulose lacquer, French polish, spirit varnish, spa vanish, etc.

And this is cut from the Trad wax page....

Use Traditional Wax for the maintenance of furniture and most polished surfaces. Can be applied to French Polished surfaces and over all lacquers, polyurethane, Danish oil, etc. This wax is fantastic for use over Organoil if the oil is applied as per instructions. Make sure the surface of the timber is clean then apply Traditional Wax with a soft rag. Buff off with another clean soft rag and you have done.

[rsser]

Macka, sorry to confuse you. My reply to Matrix was tongue in cheek so pls ignore it. But Cliff's astuteness has shed light on the real situation.

Really, with your approach to finishing the redgum the grain should be filled with the DO slurry and it shouldn't need EEE or wax. The only time I use wax over DO is when some pores remain open or if I want more gloss. Otherwise the DO is plenty durable for furniture and functional turnings.

[Jim Carroll]

After finishing with the Danish Oil or any other oil finish it is best to leave for up to 3 weeks for the finish to fully cure.

Sometimes the timber may mat of more than you like then use the traditional wax to give it a soft sheen.

As with any table, coasters or placemats should be used to help protect the finish from any uwanted spills or leakages.

Do not use beeswax on its own as it will remain tacky especially in Mildura where it is warm most of the year round.

You will find most good waxes are a combination of beeswax and carnubra wax and other essential bits so it will be more durable .

[macka75]

thanks for the advice everyone

[macka75]

one other quick thing. If I do leave it 3 weeks for the oil to set then apply wax how long should I wait till the wax fully sets?

[Cliff Rogers]

About one beer.
As soon as it cools.

[ciscokid]

Ah, there is so much to be learned just reading the stuff here. Thank you all for shedding light on a subject of interest.

[martrix]

Ah, there is so much to be learned just reading the stuff here. Thank you all for shedding light on a subject of interest.

yes it is true.

The measurement of '1 Beer' in regards to the amount of time, is very important.