"RESPITE95" wrote in message
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Given that no finish is a "one size fits all" I expect that most turners
have
settled on just a very few finishes that they use most of the time. I use
a
50/50 mix of gloss Deft and laquer thinner about 80% of the time and then
polish with the Beal system. With this mix, I can vary the sheen as
needed
depending on other factors. What are your most often used finishes? Why
do I
ask? I have a program coming up for my woodturners group on finishing.
We
have three presenters who each use a different method. I would like to
see if
there is any general agreement among the wise men and ladies of this
group.
GCS

I use a couple of finishes. They are pure tung oil, walnut oil, and
shellac. The shellac I will use either by itself, or mixed with oil to make
a friction polish. My reasons for using these finishes a
1. the low odor
2. the ease of application
3. the repairability

I think you'll find a lot of personal preferences in finishing, depending on
what is important to you.