Oil Varnish Blend

Every now and then someone comes into my shop and in the course of conversation volunteers to me that his its always a him family had a secret formula for a finish that had been passed down for generations.

Oil varnish blend. And its an easy fix too. How to prepare a very useful oil based varnish for all kinds of wood and wood by products outdoors and indoors. An oil varnish blend often referred to as danish oil or antique oil finish offers an effective means of hiding minor surface flaws and restoring sheen to dull finishes. Finishing with oilvarnish blends after all a trip to the store reveals a dizzying display of oil and water based polyurethanes as well as lacquers shellacs and acrylic finishes.

Oilvarnish blends are often combined with stain to provide a one can finish. Heres a list of products that fall under those categories. Just clean the surface a spray on household cleaner works fine rub the finish on as shown in the photo and then wipe off the excess. I am looking for a good oilvarnish blend that will have minimal yellowing over time and minimal gloss.

How to mix and apply an oilpoly blend make something. Some finishes sold as danish oil such as general finishes danish oil contain only oil and no varnish. How to mix and apply a boiled linseed oil and polyurethane mix for the perfect finish. The cabinet maker used a mixture of linseed oil tung oil and polyurethane for the finish.

Make your own oilvarnish blend article may 8 2007. Wiping varnish is an improvement in protection and durability over boiled linseed oil and oilvarnish blend but the only thing new about it is the misleading name on the can. Sutherland welles ltd. Theres a mistake in the video.

Formbys tung oil finish. I spoke with minwax today and they informed me that their tung oil has less yellowing but more gloss and their antique oil which is made with linseed oil yellows more over time but does not leave much if any sheen. Choose a wiping varnish for its ease of application and high durability. An oilvarnish blend is an excellent finish for achieving a hand rubbed look.

Tung oil wiping varnishes. But dont overlook the oilvarnish blends with names such as danish oil tung oil antique oil and others. This article was inspired by a question from brian. I recently watched a woodworking show on tv.

I meant to say that diluting the mixture in the. Velvit oil watco teak oil watco danish oil. Brands of oilvarnish blend.