http://www.globak.com.au/ not there

[hughie]

I see that this site is not reachable, so where do we get Minwax Antique Oil from these days. I have tried various place nearby me who claim to carry the item but nobody has it in stock. I am ok for the moment but looking forward it's not good

[Sturdee]

You could try Fishpond.com.au (http://www.fishpond.com.au/Homeware/Minwax-47000-Antique-Oil-Finish-PINT-ANTIQUE-OIL-FINISH/0027426470002?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=AU&gclid=CLiEiZLvoNQCFcgDKgodGCcDow). I haven't used them yet as I've still got plenty. Bought the last one just before Master's demise at a giveaway price.

Peter.

[plt43]

Fishpond - $40 for the small can when Masters sold the large one for $24 as normal pricing? Ouch....
Yet I can't find another supplier.

[hughie]

Hmmmm a bit expensive, I have plenty at the moment.

[Paul39]

You Aussies sure take a beating on US made stuff. I wonder if it is tax, shipping, or both. As the Minwax is flammable I expect going by air is prohibited.

Digging around on the internet I find one citation that Antique Oil Finish is made of Tung Oil, a dryer, and mineral spirits, another says Linseed Oil, dryer, and mineral spirits. I use straight Tung Oil diluted with mineral spirits, applied with a rag on the bowl on the lathe, let dry while spinning a few minutes, apply again and rub hard with a rag, let dry overnight and repeat.

I think with the addition of a bit of dryer I would have an equivalent of the Antique Oil Finish.

https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-Antique-Oil-Finish-Pint/dp/B001005LLC






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(https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-Antique-Oil-Finish-Pint/dp/B001005LLC)

[hughie]

You Aussies sure take a beating on US made stuff. I wonder if it is tax, shipping, or both. As the Minwax is flammable I expect going by air is prohibited.

Digging around on the internet I find one citation that Antique Oil Finish is made of Tung Oil, a dryer, and mineral spirits, another says Linseed Oil, dryer, and mineral spirits. I use straight Tung Oil diluted with mineral spirits, applied with a rag on the bowl on the lathe, let dry while spinning a few minutes, apply again and rub hard with a rag, let dry overnight and repeat.

I think with the addition of a bit of dryer I would have an equivalent of the Antique Oil Finish.

https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-Antique-Oil-Finish-Pint/dp/B001005LLC






D
(https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-Antique-Oil-Finish-Pint/dp/B001005LLC)
Yeah I found a recipe to make my
own a while back but never download the recipe and now cant find it :)

[Big A]

Hughie,

I have this in my bookmarks:

The Basics of Wiping Varnish - Popular Woodworking Magazine (http://www.popularwoodworking.com/techniques/finishing/the_basics_of_wiping_varnish2)

The Basics of Wiping Varnish - Popular Woodworking Magazine (http://www.popularwoodworking.com/techniques/finishing/the_basics_of_wiping_varnish2)

See how you go with that.

Edit - I see you were after something a bit different.

Cheers,
Alister.

[hughie]

Hughie,

I have this in my bookmarks:

The Basics of Wiping Varnish - Popular Woodworking Magazine (http://www.popularwoodworking.com/techniques/finishing/the_basics_of_wiping_varnish2)

The Basics of Wiping Varnish - Popular Woodworking Magazine (http://www.popularwoodworking.com/techniques/finishing/the_basics_of_wiping_varnish2)

See how you go with that.

Edit - I see you were after something a bit different.

Cheers,
Alister.
Thanks Alister :2tsup::2tsup: