kentonjm
Member
After various attempts at CA finishes my results were inconsistent and I am one of those that doesnt really like the plastic like look - each to their own.
I was put on to Pens Plus from the Doctors wood shop and really love it - thank you TonyL.
Also the Walnut Oil wet sanding technique I find very effective although rather messy (my hands are much softer though ;-) ).
However after ordering direct for Doctors woodshop I am nearly through my first bottle of his Walnut oil. There dont seem to be many alternatives and Mahoneys seems to be a similar price point.
As I understand it both are essentially refined pure Walnut Oil. I was searching around and came across a few apothecary sites selling basically that as it seems to be a base for cosmetics. Anyway I just ordered a gallon from here.
Walnut Oil | Bulk Apothecary
At $38 thats a big savings over the 16oz bottles of WO sold as finish and still 50% of buying a gallon from DW.
I am still going to buy buying the DW finsishes direct from him but when using as a sanding lubricant I am finding myself going through the basic walnut Oil pretty quick so this seems like a worthwhile thing to try.
For others that are using Walnut Oil I will let you know how it works out when I get it.
For those that have never tried Doctors Woodshop finishes, give them a go they are great.
I was put on to Pens Plus from the Doctors wood shop and really love it - thank you TonyL.
Also the Walnut Oil wet sanding technique I find very effective although rather messy (my hands are much softer though ;-) ).
However after ordering direct for Doctors woodshop I am nearly through my first bottle of his Walnut oil. There dont seem to be many alternatives and Mahoneys seems to be a similar price point.
As I understand it both are essentially refined pure Walnut Oil. I was searching around and came across a few apothecary sites selling basically that as it seems to be a base for cosmetics. Anyway I just ordered a gallon from here.
Walnut Oil | Bulk Apothecary
At $38 thats a big savings over the 16oz bottles of WO sold as finish and still 50% of buying a gallon from DW.
I am still going to buy buying the DW finsishes direct from him but when using as a sanding lubricant I am finding myself going through the basic walnut Oil pretty quick so this seems like a worthwhile thing to try.
For others that are using Walnut Oil I will let you know how it works out when I get it.
For those that have never tried Doctors Woodshop finishes, give them a go they are great.