Thread: Sturdee's secret hard wax recipe.

Seems to work Sturdee, tried it on some oregon didnt come out real shiny as the piece was only sanded with 180g paper... and only one coat/application. Couldnt realy capture the shine very well with the shed lights.
The surface seems to be harder than the raw wood, its harder to mark with the fingernail.
How many times should I apply it, just the once?(I've only sprayed with polyU and precat lac before...)

Can it be cut with finer paper after its been put on, or will it just clog the paper? What about mechanical buffing, I have a large 9" Mac'buff that I use on cars, what could I use to clean the pad after the jobs done... or should I invest in a couple more spare pads?(hook"n"loop pads)

Does the black stain look to heavy, sure brings out the grain very prominately!

Harry,


I use it mainly after french polishing. As the final coat is very shiny I dull it down a bit by rubbing it lightly with whiting powder and a brush before waxing.

It leaves a wonderful shine and is very hard. Apply only the once as the pieces I did last May are still okay and only needs regular dusting with a clean cloth sofar. When it starts to dull you can reapply over it or use a good furniture wax like Ubeauts traditional wax.

Don't know about mechanical buffing, I tried the swansdown mop but this wasn't quite succesful, try it and let us know.

The black stain gives a more antique look which is great if you don't want the new shop bought look. However it is a matter of personal preference. Looks great with the grain brought out.


Peter.

As anew member, it's interesting to see what you all chat about.... One might indeed learn something new !!! To quote an old mentor of mine...there are three types of people in this world, those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who wonder what happened.

Originally Posted by timnruth

......there are three types of people in this world, those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who wonder what happened.

So tell us a bit more about yourself. Which of the above types are you?


Peter.

Originally Posted by Sturdee

So tell us a bit more about yourself. Which of the above types are you?


Peter.

Sorry, you say something, errr, type of what.


Sorry couldn't resist.

Outback, so you must be the wondering type then.


Sorry, couldn't resist either.


Peter.

Done a direct comparison with your recipe, got some acacia(I think?) from the parents fire wood pile and resawed it on my Bsaw.

1st pic shows F&W canuarba wax/bare wood/sturdee wax
2nd is close up... the F&W is more shiney but yours shows out the colour heaps better!

Thanks Harry for the pics. I agree it does bring out the colour and grain of the wood beautifully.

Did you use it straight on the bare timber as I've only used it after french polishing.

BTW I just love the tin you store it in.


Peter.

Yup straight on bare timber planed scraped then sanded too 800g, I thought you'd like the billy! Its been photoshoped, but it is the tin its stored in... maybe I should buy some sticky paper to print on!
Would I be correct in thinking this wood is Acacia carnei?

Feast Watson make one called fine buffing oil that is similar it is bees wax carnauba and tung oil you can see it here http://www.feastwatson.com.au/ClearFineBuffingOil.asp

Stevo