On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 06:21:56 GMT, "C Carruth" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Anyway, any suggestions on what to finish it with in terms of was, oil,
Oil is the best for a bench - you need the easy annual refinishing
ability.
Wax on top if it's a hardboard wear layer, or you're going to do a lot
of glue-ups. Otherwise avoid the wax, because it makes future
re-oiling awkward.
"C Carruth" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I just completed the top of my workbench, which is recycled red oak
> flooring. Yes, it milling was a pain but it is fery sturdy, flat, and
> gorgeous. Anyway, any suggestions on what to finish it with in terms of was,
> oil, etc.? Thanks..
I use tung oil on my hard-maple bench. When the top starts looking
banged up I sand it down and reapply the finish - it's easy and the
bench looks brand new.
One of the best tips I have read in a long time.
"Jim" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If you do a lot of glue ups on the bench try mounting one of the old-
> style vinyl roll blinds to the underside of the bench. I just pull it
> out to cover the bench top when I glue and use a dull cabinet scraper to
> remove the dried glue. Neither regular wood glue or even Gorrilla glue
> stick well to the vinyl so clean up takes about 30 seconds.
>
> Depending on how long the blind is, you can trim off the worn section
> when it begins to tear. My $10-$15 blinds generally last about 1 or 2
> years.
>
> Jim
I used pure tung oil. Don't think the maple soaked up very much. I
like it.
On 25 Aug 2003 12:21:03 -0700, [email protected]
(Rossmoor Don) wrote:
>I use boiled linssed oil followed by multiple coats of Briwax which I
>reapply as needed. This is a renewable finish which is necessary for a
>bench top.
>"Jim" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> If you do a lot of glue ups on the bench try mounting one of the old-
>> style vinyl roll blinds to the underside of the bench. I just pull it
>> out to cover the bench top when I glue and use a dull cabinet scraper to
>> remove the dried glue. Neither regular wood glue or even Gorrilla glue
>> stick well to the vinyl so clean up takes about 30 seconds.
This was just published in the "250 Shop Tips" book I got shrink
wrapped with a "Woodworker's Journal" issue.
I do the same with builder's paper, similar to the roll-ou paper
covers at a doctor's office.
Barry