BLO and lacquer?

[Draken]

Can BLO be used under a lacquer finish to help pop or highlight the grain? Or will it interfere with the lacquer's ability to adhere and/or dry on the pen?

Thanks,
Draken

 

[Jim Boyd]

I have used it many times with no problems. If it is on a flat work project be sure to let it cure a while before applying lacquer. On the lathe I dry it with the heat generated by polishing with a cloth at hi speed.

 

[gerryr]

Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil does a really nice job in that regard also. If you want to take the time and apply multiple coats you don't need any other finish, but it takes about a week to do it right since each coat takes longer to dry than the previous one.

 

[Draken]

Thanks for the info guys! I want to try out a lacquer finish, and plan on using some "plain" wood, and hoped I could jazz it up a bit with the BLO. Looks like I have a project now for this week or weekend. []

Cheers,
Draken

 

[alamocdc]

Draken, I use BLO under my lacquer from time to time, but you need to make sure it's cured like Jim says.

 

[MDWine]

...and make sure your lacquer is cured for at least 5 to 7 days before you try to buffing or polishing!

I let my BLO cure for 3 or 4 days, just to make sure.