Homebrew Finish?

[RandalG]

I've seen post where some made their own friction polish. I've been wanting to try the Turners magic which is a lacquer base friction polish. Somewhere I also saw where you could mix equal parts of lacquer, lacquer thinner, and boiled linseed oil to make something similar. Anyone done this? Am I risking getting a visit from Homeland Security? [B)]

 

[DCBluesman]

I've used it for years as a 'down-and-dirty' sealer. The BLO pops the grain of otherwise bland wood and the sealer sets the stage for a 'real' finish. BTW, I mix 2 parts lacquer, 2 parts BLO and 1 part thinner.

 

[alamocdc]

I made basically the same mixture a hew years ago from the information posted on RUss Fairfield's site. While it is better than the shellac based stuff, I've taken to using primarily lacquer or CA/BLO. My preference is lacquer.

 

[nava1uni]

what is CA/BLO? I have never heard this term. Can someone explain?
Thanks

 

[jcollazo]

CA - Cyanoacrelate (Super Glue)
BLO - Boiled Linseed Oil

Used in combination as a finish. More info in the Library.

 

[RussFairfield]

I will risk getting hammered again for posting a link, but here is mine on "friction polishes"

http://www.woodcentral.com/russ/finish10.shtml

For best results, mix it up as Lou has suggested, and apply it I am suggesting in this link.