Thread: Spotted Gum Dining Table - what finish should I use?

My pick would be hard burnishing oil. It comes up a treat (satin finish just don't polish to too high a grit), is very hard wearing and makes the grain pop!! I used it on my first real project which was a spotted gum coffee table. That was 6 years ago and it still looks fantastic. I'm not one for maintenance so I haven't reapplied in that time.

LGS on here has used it in numerous projects (I think it could be his favorite) so maybe shoot him a message as I don't have all the ins and outs.

I used the one they now sell at masters so it should be fairly easy to get your hands on some.

Cheers
Gab

There are several good oils on the market...and some not so good. Check out all maintenance and rejuvenation processes with all the products. To know if a product is safe or not, you need to know the ingredients. If no ingredients...why not? Is it certified food safe?
Penetrating oils generally are easier to wipe on an additional coat if or when necessary, any layer forming ones are more difficult. Check out the sanding grits required of the product you use...if using a truly penetrating oil, the grit may just be too fine. By sanding finely, the pores glaze over not allowing the oil to penetrate as it should. The "fine " furniture feel though can be achieved with the sanding processes.
Food for thought.