Thread: What finish - Sheoak and Jarrah table top

I'm doing a dining table at the moment as well (American oak) and am using a danish-type oil that is essentially a blend of tung oil, vegetable turps and driers. I'm not totally sure that it will be tough enough by itself (although trials with my test piece look pretty promising so far), but my logic is that a) it's really easy to touch up; and b) I can always put a more robust topcoat on later on if need be.

The oil I'm using is recommended for kitchen benchtops, so I assume that it will be at least reasonably durable.

I don't like polyurethane for tabletops as once it starts to wear it looks horrible, and you then have to completely strip it to redo it.

Originally Posted by NZStu

I don't like polyurethane for tabletops as once it starts to wear it looks horrible, and you then have to completely strip it to redo it.

Thats exactly the reason I've gone off my original idea of oil and poly.
I've done a test of just danish oil on a off cut and ill see how well that hold's its sheen.

thanks
Jordan

For the fine bits of furniture that I've made (dining table with matching buffet and TV cabinets) I've finished with Waytll Stylewood 30 and then laid 6mm toughed glass on the tops (expensive) but best long term protection.

Try using Wattyl Scandinavian oil.
Prepare surface by dry sanding to 400g, then wet sand through to to 4000g using a ROS. Then add a coat of UBeaut Trad wax after the oil has had about a week to dry. Tough and eye popping as well.

Rob