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  1. 30th July 2010, 01:12 AM #1
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    Hello all.

    we use linseed oil to lightly rub the cues down once finished. and it seems to turn some timbers a redish yellow tinge, which sometimes is nice, but are there better options?

    is there an oil you can rub into timber that will just give it a wet look, or like when you pour metho on it, as i think that would be better for some finishes.

    thanks in advance
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    Oil finishes vary by colour and by lustre when dry. If you want a light colour try Organoil DO but that dries flat. Feast Watson Scandinavian Oil will give a more glossy fnish but is darker.

    If you just want minimal colouring and a wet look then look at several coats of ubeaut Hard Shellac. Good stuff.
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    thanks, looking at options that dont require shellac or paints, i am after a glossy finish but without the colouring, anyone know of others?

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    I'm curious, is there a specific reason you don't want to use shellac?

    my suggestion: buy a few small tins of different oils and test them on the timber you use.

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    Hi Steve,
    I found this, KUNOS Natural Oil Sealer No 244. It is recommended by Bungendore Wood Works Gallery. I purchased a small tin (100mls about $12) from a specialist store in West End. It is quite light and leaves a semi gloss finish.
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    Oils don't build to a gloss finish unless they've got a high proportion of resins, so you're effectively in the realm of paint.

    Another product you could try is wipe on poly but I'm not sure how much shine it yields.
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    The minwax Wipe On Poly - Clear Gloss - prolly about two coats minimum
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    thanks for the ideas guys,

    i didnt want a 'paint' style of covering as i dont want it to be prone to any chipping or effect from moisture like sweatty palms.
    that wipe on polly looks like it might be good.

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    Not all linseed oils are the same. There are light coloured ones available .
    You can also bleach the oil , by storing it in the sunlight in a tightly sealed clear container.
    But in regard to the so called 'boiled oil', the colour may be due to the chemical dryers that are added to it .
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    Thanks alot guys, I will do some experimenting and hopefully get some images up of the work once we are done.

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    hey guys,
    been trying to source a few of the minwax products, anyone know where to get them from in or near brisbane??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Burfodus View Post
    hey guys,
    been trying to source a few of the minwax products, anyone know where to get them from in or near brisbane??
    thanks
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    Your local Bunnys store should have them, well they do south of the boarder anyway.

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