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  1. 19th June 2010, 04:54 PM #1
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    Hi

    Two lidded boxes, lids retained in place by use of magnets.

    Timber is Beech, I am not particularly happy with the end results. I used Tung Oil which darken the white Beech more than I cared for.

    With Beech perhaps there is a better alternative finish - any suggestions?
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  3. 20th June 2010, 04:37 PM #2
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    Tony - What's not to be pleased about??

    To me they are damned good!!

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    Tony..they look good.
    Different Strokes...........on light coloured woods I use finger/rag/wipe on...diluted white shellac.
    As many coats as I reckon.
    When cured, I apply Traditional wax and buff.
    Minimal darkening.
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    Hi Tony,

    They look good to me, nice work as usual!

    I agree with Watson, light shellac and Neil's Traditional wax for minimal colour change. Other waxes might work also.

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    Very nice, I have had light timber darken more than I wanted from the finish in the past, it just takes the 1% off being totally happy with what you wanted to acheive. If you still want an oil finish, try Kunos Oil, it seems to be lighter in colour than other oils.
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    thanks to Watson & Paulphot for their tips, settling into a new home / workshop is keeping me away from box making, hopefully the resumption will happen real soon!
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    Nice work, Tony, as always. As the others said, blonde shellac as a sanding sealer, followed by Kunos oil, seems to help maintain the original colour.
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