A coat or three of a good paste wax would be nice but as far as need too
goes and assuming the first of three rules of finishing is followed, "pick a
finish that provides at least the minimum protection commensurate with the
use the piece is going to be put too", I don't see why you would put
anything over it.
That's why Danish oil is called a finish and not pre finish, or finish
preparation, or finish sealer, etc.
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Mike G.
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"Mack" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Just finished a project made with birch ply using 3 coats of Watco Danish
> Oil (natural). Do I need to put anything on top of this?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
I did the same, made some drawer and door frames with Watco danish oil. I
put a coat of Watco satin wax on after 3 days of drying, just to give it a
little more sheen and waterproofing. (bathroom vanity)
Todd L
"Mack" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Just finished a project made with birch ply using 3 coats of Watco Danish
> Oil (natural). Do I need to put anything on top of this?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
you don't NEED to, but I usually wax and buff my watco or waterlox finishes.
It basically gives it a nice satin luster, and adds a very small amount of
protection, too (but I'm not sure if it is anything more effective than the
hardened varnish in the watco on its own)
Mike
"Mack" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Just finished a project made with birch ply using 3 coats of Watco Danish
> Oil (natural). Do I need to put anything on top of this?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
I just have to ask why would you do that? It's not going to hurt anything
and if it gives you the warm and fuzzies fine by me but just what was the
rationale behind it.
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Mike G.
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Heirloom Woods
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"Phil" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I used tung oil over Watco on a large entertainment unit, was very happy
with
> the result.
>
> Mack wrote:
>
> > Just finished a project made with birch ply using 3 coats of Watco
Danish
> > Oil (natural). Do I need to put anything on top of this?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
depends on what the project is. vertical surfaces of a
piece of furniture can certainly get away without lacquer,
poly, or varnish. Horizontal surfaces are another story if
they are subject to wear.
dave
Mack wrote:
> Just finished a project made with birch ply using 3 coats of Watco Danish
> Oil (natural). Do I need to put anything on top of this?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
On Tue, 11 May 2004 12:38:46 -0700, "Mack" <[email protected]> brought
forth from the murky depths:
>Just finished a project made with birch ply using 3 coats of Watco Danish
>Oil (natural). Do I need to put anything on top of this?
3 more coats would work nicely.
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