Oily woods?

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What are some of the woods that are considered oily? I have been reading that some people don't put any finish at all on some oily woods.

I have been struggling trying to get a consistant finish with CA but have had better results with Deft laquer. Is there any concerns using laquer on oily woods? I really love the feel and the high gloss I am getting with the laquer. (even if it does take a week to cure)
 
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Originally posted by samuel07
<br />What are some of the woods that are considered oily?
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When you sand the wood, if your paper ends up looking like a crayon was rubbed over it, then the wood is oily.

If the lacquer is working for you, go with it.
 
Cocobolo, lignum vitae and olivewood comes to mind. I am sure there are lots more.

Finish is a personal choice...if it works for you go for it. [:)]
 
Most of the Rosewoods (those whose scientific names begin with Dalbergia) are oily; these include Cocobolo, which Dario mentioned, as well as African Blackwood, Rosewood, and Tigerwood (goncalo alvez); there are others as well.
 
I am not sure if oily fits the description, but bloodwood( one of my favorites for accents) gums up the scroll saw blade
 
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