On Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:39:07 +0100, Kalico wrote:

I recall someone mentioned a specialist woodworking newsgroup some
time ago. If you could remind me I'd be grateful.

Anyway, I want to apply a finish to some furniture that we've
stripped. Mainly, it seems to be oak although I think some beech too.

Some was painted but mostly we have removed that shiny shellac type
finish to reveal some lovely light brown/greyish wood.

My first thought was to apply Danish oil as a finish since I have had
good success with it on pine. Does anyone have any suggestions for an
alternative?

I would not like to darken it much although making a little browner
rather than grey would be acceptable. I also want to try to avoid a
shiny finish if possible.

My friend helping suggested using a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil
and turpentine substitute but as I have no experience with that I
thought I would check with this group before proceeding.

Any and all suggestions are welcome.



The linseed oil and turps substitute mix would work well.

Even better if you use real turpentine and/or you add some beeswax to
it.

You won't get a shiny finish with it .

Obviously try a little on a place where it doesn't show before
committing.

Danish oil gives a slightly higher sheen but is not really shiny
either.



..andy

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