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  • 25-Nov-2024 9:09 AM
    Reply # 13434654 on 13421146

    i make my own food safe finish

    flax seed oil, shea nut oil, bees wax. 



  • 26-Nov-2024 12:32 AM
    Reply # 13435018 on 13421146

    Good Paul. I don't even know where I would get any of those ingredients. How about a little more info. Where to get it, how to mix it, what is the recipe or ratio to make the oil? Does it tend to darken the wood or go on clear? How do you apply it? Rub on or use the lathe? Let it sit and soak in or just buff? There is so much knowledge from experience that I and others are starving for. Wouldn't it be great if the word got around "Hey, go to the Central Ohio Woodturners site. You can learn a lot there." 

  • 26-Nov-2024 2:01 PM
    Reply # 13435243 on 13421146

    I bought a can of Tried and True Original and liked the results on some cherry bowls. 

    https://www.triedandtruewoodfinish.com/products/original-wood-finish/

    It's usually available at Woodcraft. You don't use very much on a bowl so a small can goes a long way. I have plenty, you are welcome to take some and test it on a few pieces. 

    I think the finish is still wet on the winged bowl. I gave the bowls to a friend and she has used them only a few times so I can't comment on durability. 


     

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  • 26-Nov-2024 8:24 PM
    Reply # 13435412 on 13421146

    John, Thank you for your generous offer. This is exactly what I was talking about. I have seen and heard of Tried and True but didn't have any recommendations on how it works. Thanks for posting the photos. Now I, we, can see the results. Thank you, so helpful.

  • 01-Dec-2024 10:15 PM
    Reply # 13436579 on 13421146

    Mike, I tried the TY Fine Furniture oil. I like it. But like everything else it darkens the wood. Is there anything that goes on and doesn't change the wood? I know, some finishes make the color and grain "POP".  But sometimes I think I would like to leave the appearance of the wood alone. I want to seal and protect my turnings with something, just don't always want to put something on that darkens it. When I use a light wood for a project I would like the wood to stay light. Any suggestions?

  • 02-Dec-2024 5:09 AM
    Reply # 13436613 on 13421146
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Dennis,

    The only finishes I have found that won’t darken the wood are water based finishes like Min-Wax polycrylic or General finishes water based poly. I believe any oil based finish will darken the wood somewhat. It all depends on what the object will be used for. 

  • 03-Dec-2024 2:14 AM
    Reply # 13437052 on 13421146

    Thank you Mike. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience. You are a big help to me as I learn.

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