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dadtojj1
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 Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject: beech timber, what finish to use? |
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Hi Guys,
i have just finished building a coffe table from beech, but have never worked with it before so am unsure what finish to use, i want to leave natural, but need it well protected, have any of yu any suggestions ?
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Hitch
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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Id would consider an oil finish for that.
Something like Liberon finishing oil.
An oil finish is often used on worktops, it will give you a satin finish.
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Dirk Diggler
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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what about some nice teak oil
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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danish oil.
or a nice coat of white gloss   |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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| yep a nice oil finish looks good on beech |
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carhartt kid
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:33 am Post subject: |
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Briwax clear or Colron finishing wax...
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tim'll fix it
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:53 am Post subject: |
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i like a waxed finish but danish oil will protect it from water damage where as wax wont
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Hitch
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:56 am Post subject: |
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I have some of that Colron wax, realy couldn't get on with it, it just doesnt seem to go into the wood at all. 
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panlid
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must admit, like tim i like a wax finish. the briwax clear is really nice to use. i hate that liquid wax from colron.
if the coffee table is to be looked after i would err towards wax. if using danish oil just put on very thin coats with wire wool in between. |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:30 am Post subject: |
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briwax gives the best finish imo
colron stuff just doesnt cut it
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petengade
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| If it was for me I would give two coats of sanding sealer than apply wax then put a sheen on it rubbing with a soft cloth. do a Google for sanding sealer. |
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dewaltdisney
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Well this might go against the mainstream of suggestions but I would use matt acrylic varnish. Dulux do a very hard finish water based varnish that will seal the wood well but not discolour it. Wax will be useless for a table top as it will show rings from hot cups etc.
I do three coats with good sanding and clean down in between. A good natural look finish for beech that is resilient to normal use.
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varnish will chip though imo
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Well I have never had any chip up Tim, but it is all down to use. If you put your feet up on the table and do not remove your spurs then yes, it would chip . For most uses though such as cups, glasses etc it will take the wear well. You never see table tops on furniture in shops that is not laquered.
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| dewaltdisney wrote: |
If you put your feet up on the table and do not remove your spurs then yes, it would chip
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are you mrs tim
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