Thread: General Finishes, Wood Bowl Finish

Looking at this: Wood Bowl Finish | General Finishes I would get a small quantity of Urethane finish, mix half & half with straight Tung Oil and try.

I just use Tung Oil on everything, applied with a cloth while bowl or vase is turning on the lathe. If the finish is building too thick or cloth is dragging, dampen with mineral spirits. I have also used leftover Urethane floor finish the same way.

I like a satin finish, but on a hardwood vase I kept adding coats of rubbed on Tung Oil until it was glossy.

Why not use something like this?

AUSSIE OIL.... Aussie Aussie Aussie - Oil oil oil.

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Their products are great and they'll help you out with knowledge and hoe to use.
Lyle
muggins

I haven't used it myself and can't answer your question, but looking at the SDS I'm wondering why you'd want to try it?

Curiosity? A recommendation? Is there something unusual about it?

The SDS & TDS suggest otherwise but people tend to use things in 'unusual' ways, often with unexpected results.

I agree with Skew's comments. There are equivelant products in Oz. Whenever there is oil and urethane we are talking about products similar to Danish Oil. UBeaut's Aussie Oil is in the same stable but a little different again. Miniwax's Antique Oil is another. All of them I have used and they are great finishes. The only problem with the Aussie oil is it is designed for smaller pieces but this is old information and I'm not sure if Neil still suggests this. So, don't bother with the General Finishes product.

Buy Australian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i've seen it used and looks very simple and comes up with a nice glossy deep finish with little effort. Looks ideal for larger bowls.

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

I haven't used it myself and can't answer your question, but looking at the SDS I'm wondering why you'd want to try it?

Curiosity? A recommendation? Is there something unusual about it?

The SDS & TDS suggest otherwise but people tend to use things in 'unusual' ways, often with unexpected results.

There’s a Canadian turner on YouTube who pushes that product, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if brainstrust has been watching the same YouTube videos that I have.