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   sapwood | Nov 14, 2008 08:24am | #1

   That whipping stuff sounds a little harsh to me. A nicer approach would be to nicely wipe on the poly. And, yes, that will work very well. Let the oil dry first.

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   wiskytango | Nov 14, 2008 08:30am | #2

   Ha Cant I have any fun? Yeah I will go with the wiping though.

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   HowardAcheson | Nov 14, 2008 06:11pm | #3

   "Danish Oil" is generally just linseed oil mixed with a little varnish. You can easily make your own.

   However, it's the linseed oil that "pops" the grain. If all you want is the coloring of "Danish Oil", just wipe on a coat of boiled linseed oil, let it set for 15-30 minutes and then wipe it as dry as you can get it. Let it cure for 24-48 hours and then overcoat it with wipe-on varnish. Using the boiled linseed oil will save you the expense of the "Danish Oil".

   Howie.........
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   wiskytango | Nov 14, 2008 06:46pm | #4

   Thanks for the info, this is something I will try at some point, but on this project the Danish oil has the slight red tint to it that i am trying to match?

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   MarkLevin | Nov 15, 2008 05:08am | #5

   Yes you can put on danish oil and then wipe-on poly-Watco, Minwax, but wait at least a week after the danish oil is applied. I use Deft Danish Oil and talked with their chemical dept and they said you need to wait only about three days, but you don't want to take any chances. They said if you don't give the danish oil a chance to fully dry, it will "bubble" through the wipe on polyurethane.

   I've used Minwax, Watco and Petri wipe on poly. Petri is really tough to apply, but in my opinion is the hardest finish and develops the thickest film. Fine Woodworking (July-August 2005) did rate all these before but didn't include Petri. Have to do a very small area at a time, but it's worth it. It doesn't seem to darken as much as Watco and Minwax which is especially nice for figured maple-on these light woods I don't apply Danish Oil first. I've also heard good things about Rockler's wipe on poly, but have never used it.

   Petri's carried by Highland Hardware and Klingspor and probably several other mail order houses. I'd strongly suggest trying it in on a sample before committing to it on a project.

   Good luck,

   Mark Levin
   http://www.marklevin.com

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   Hastings | Nov 15, 2008 05:19pm | #6

   Mark:I just clicked on your URL - Amazing, just AMAZING.The MM side table is fantastic. I very much like some of your "fruit" pieces too.The ere is an artist in your neck of the woods called Barboza (I have two of his paintings). Anyway he did a wonderful monochrome (in blue) of some apples that would complement your work. Unfortunately I couldn't afford his painting.If you have to ask you can't afford it, but I wouldn't mind owning one of your pieces.Regards,Hastings

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   WillGeorge | Nov 15, 2008 05:35pm | #7

   Loved the Mariyn Monore things.. But I understand she was a real bitch to work with..