I am building a fairly simple cornice using teak plywood. I've never
used teak before, but I am aware that it is quite oily, and am
wondering whether a simple Danish oil would work (or teak oil - and
yes, I am aware that teak oil has nothing to do with teak). Also,
will I need to wipe it down with mineral spirits of lacquer thinner or
something before applying the finish?
I built a jewely box out of Jatoba a while back, and had >serious<
trouble with getting Arm-R-Seal to dry. Ended up sanding it off and
spraying lacquer. I would really like to do something simple with
this - it's a simple project.
Thanks to all!
On Jul 9, 9:56 am, Jon <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am building a fairly simple cornice using teak plywood. I've never
> used teak before, but I am aware that it is quite oily, and am
> wondering whether a simple Danish oil would work (or teak oil - and
> yes, I am aware that teak oil has nothing to do with teak). Also,
> will I need to wipe it down with mineral spirits of lacquer thinner or
> something before applying the finish?
>
> I built a jewely box out of Jatoba a while back, and had >serious<
> trouble with getting Arm-R-Seal to dry. Ended up sanding it off and
> spraying lacquer. I would really like to do something simple with
> this - it's a simple project.
>
> Thanks to all!
It's plywood. There's not much in the way of oil in something that's
1/32", or less, thick.
No need to wipe it down prior to applying Danish oil.
Watco is probably the most familiar name in Danish oil, but there are
other manufacturer's that make good products.
http://www.triedandtruewoodfinish.com/Vs.htm
R
On Jul 16, 2:22 pm, RicodJour <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Jul 9, 9:56 am, Jon <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I am building a fairly simple cornice usingteakplywood. I've never
> > usedteakbefore, but I am aware that it is quite oily, and am
> > wondering whether a simple Danish oil would work (orteakoil - and
> > yes, I am aware thatteakoil has nothing to do withteak). Also,
> > will I need to wipe it down with mineral spirits of lacquer thinner or
> > something before applying the finish?
>
> > I built a jewely box out of Jatoba a while back, and had >serious<
> > trouble with getting Arm-R-Seal to dry. Ended up sanding it off and
> > spraying lacquer. I would really like to do something simple with
> > this - it's a simple project.
>
> > Thanks to all!
>
> It's plywood. There's not much in the way of oil in something that's
> 1/32", or less, thick.
> No need to wipe it down prior to applying Danish oil.
>
> Watco is probably the most familiar name in Danish oil, but there are
> other manufacturer's that make good products.http://www.triedandtruewoodfinish.com/Vs.htm
>
> R
Thanks everyone!
Jon
Jon wrote:
> I am building a fairly simple cornice using teak plywood. I've
> never used teak before, but I am aware that it is quite oily, and am
> wondering whether a simple Danish oil would work (or teak oil - and
> yes, I am aware that teak oil has nothing to do with teak). Also,
> will I need to wipe it down with mineral spirits of lacquer thinner
> or something before applying the finish?
Use any finish you like, no special prep needed.
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Jon wrote:
> I am building a fairly simple cornice using teak plywood. I've never
> used teak before, but I am aware that it is quite oily, and am
> wondering whether a simple Danish oil would work (or teak oil - and
> yes, I am aware that teak oil has nothing to do with teak). Also,
> will I need to wipe it down with mineral spirits of lacquer thinner or
> something before applying the finish?
>
> I built a jewely box out of Jatoba a while back, and had >serious<
> trouble with getting Arm-R-Seal to dry. Ended up sanding it off and
> spraying lacquer. I would really like to do something simple with
> this - it's a simple project.
>
> Thanks to all!
I do the Teak bright work on our boat and after I sand I wipe it with
Acetone then apply the finish. I haven't had any problems yet. Jim
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