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BUNTA
28th May 2007, 03:41 PM
was wondering what finish to put over the hard burnishing oil to stop water marks & the like on the coffee table thats a w.i.p ?
i have never used shelac or any other wax finish so any tips would be appreciated.:)

Harry72
29th May 2007, 01:01 AM
Our sponsor's "Hard shellac" should do the trick. Available through most online woodworking shops.

rsser
29th May 2007, 09:45 AM
I wouldn't put shellac over hard burnishing oil myself.

If you've got a good finish with it - ie. the pores were filled with the slurry from wet sanding - it should be enough on its own. If you want a higher lustre you can buff the surface and/or apply a light coat of wax and buff.

BUNTA
29th May 2007, 09:45 AM
so it go's over the oil finish ok ?

BUNTA
29th May 2007, 09:51 AM
thanks rsser
i have wet sanded the oil in pretty well so if that will do im happy to pull up now !!
& will try the hard shelac on another job.:2tsup:

rsser
29th May 2007, 11:54 AM
Goodo. You should find the surface pretty durable as is. And if you get marks it's easy to repair them with another light wet sand.

Harry72
29th May 2007, 07:57 PM
Yep your right Ern, I should read the question properly:doh:

BUNTA
31st May 2007, 10:42 AM
thanks for the reply's !!
will post a pic of the end result soon.:U

rsser
31st May 2007, 10:58 AM
btw There's a test of Danish Oils in the new issue of Australian Wood Review. Organoil's rates well.