On May 17, 4:56*pm, Jay Pique wrote:
I'm just finishing up construction of a counter and I'm wondering what
finish to use. *I've got one strong recommendation for "osmo oil", a
few for just tung oil and one person who says I'm nuts if I don't use
some sort of spar varnish on it.

The client is pretty flexible. *She doesn't mind it getting a bit
dinged up over time, doesn't want it to look "plasticy", but also
doesn't want it to fall apart if she lets a few dishes dry on it
overnight. *We've used a LOT of tung oil at work, but I'm not
convinced it offers all that much protection. *But I do like a
penetrating oil finish. *And this guy says Osmo is really, really
good, in his opinion.

Anyone heard of it? *Any other opinions? snicker

Thanks.
JP

PS - This Peruvian walnut is some of the nicest stuff I've ever seen.
It's like the cleanest chocolate American walnut you've ever seen.
Awesome. *I hope I'm not completely denuding the rainforest for using
it though.... * Perhaps I should have gone FSC Certified... * sigh
It's so pretty though.

I would start with a danish oil or tung oil , to bring out the color
and wood grain, When that is very dry, I would put a few coats of
polyurethane. This will keep the misture out, being a counter top, you
will need some protection from water.

Randy
http://nokeswoodworks.com