Is Wipe-On Poly Okay?

see alt.binaries.pictures.furniture for a picture.

--
Think thrice, measure twice and cut once.

There is only one period and no underscores in the real email address.



-----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
-----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----

I have used Minwax in the past, but currently use General Finish's
"Poly oil."

The reason I like it is that I can brush it on, Wipe it on with a rag,
or use my hand. It doesn't matter. They all turn out great, even when
I've got my lathe spinning at 1800 rpms and Friction Drying it. I have
not had to make any adjustments to their formula. I usually put three
or four coats, followed by two hand rubbed coats of Johnsons Paste
wax.

Best of luck.

The Other Bruce





B a r r y B u r k e J r . <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 19:36:42 GMT, "Wade Lippman"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >The thing I like least about woodworking is brushing on poly. So, for my
> >latest project, I used Minwax Wipe-On Poly. It was everything I hoped for
> >in application, but I wonder if it provides adequate protection.
> >Obviously you are putting less material on, but are a couple coats okay for
> >a low wear use?
> >
>
> Simply add a few more coats.
>
> >Is it just regular poly that is thinned down (which I could make myself
> >cheaper), or is it something different?
>
> I make wiping varnishes by cutting brushing varnishes 505/50 or so
> with mineral spirits.
>
> Barry

It has the same protection value for the same application thickness as
regular poly. The wipe on stuff is thinner per coat. What does that tell
you?


"Wade Lippman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The thing I like least about woodworking is brushing on poly. So, for my
> latest project, I used Minwax Wipe-On Poly. It was everything I hoped for
> in application, but I wonder if it provides adequate protection.
> Obviously you are putting less material on, but are a couple coats okay
for
> a low wear use?
>
> Is it just regular poly that is thinned down (which I could make myself
> cheaper), or is it something different?
>
> thanks
>
>

It is in a jelly-like form. Like the others said, it just takes a few more
coats.

If you are having trouble brushing on regular poly, try using the alkyd
variety cut with 10 to 20% thinner. Not so thin that it runs, but it
eliminates the brush marks.

I used it on my now five year olds high chair which has now been used by two
more children. I haven't given it any more coats since then. I wash the
oak tray off in the sink on a regular basis. It has held up great. The
wipe on poly is the only way to go.

Thanks,

Kurt
"Wade Lippman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The thing I like least about woodworking is brushing on poly. So, for my
> latest project, I used Minwax Wipe-On Poly. It was everything I hoped for
> in application, but I wonder if it provides adequate protection.
> Obviously you are putting less material on, but are a couple coats okay
for
> a low wear use?
>
> Is it just regular poly that is thinned down (which I could make myself
> cheaper), or is it something different?
>
> thanks
>
>

On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 19:36:42 GMT, "Wade Lippman"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>The thing I like least about woodworking is brushing on poly. So, for my
>latest project, I used Minwax Wipe-On Poly. It was everything I hoped for
>in application, but I wonder if it provides adequate protection.
>Obviously you are putting less material on, but are a couple coats okay for
>a low wear use?
>

Simply add a few more coats.

>Is it just regular poly that is thinned down (which I could make myself
>cheaper), or is it something different?

I make wiping varnishes by cutting brushing varnishes 505/50 or so
with mineral spirits.

Barry

"Wade Lippman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The thing I like least about woodworking is brushing on poly. So, for my
> latest project, I used Minwax Wipe-On Poly. It was everything I hoped for
> in application, but I wonder if it provides adequate protection.
> Obviously you are putting less material on, but are a couple coats okay
for
> a low wear use?
>
> Is it just regular poly that is thinned down (which I could make myself
> cheaper), or is it something different?

I make my own blend of wipeable varnish. 50% minwax poly, 25% mineral
spirits, 23% watco. I can't reveal what that other 2% is (Sam Maloof might
be lurking). Only mix what you need. It doesn't have a long shelf life.
SH