I'm glad this thread was created. I'm working on a walnut quilt rack
myself for an Amish quilt that was made for me by some of our Amish
friends in Maryland. I was concerned about using tung oil too. Thanks
for everyone's comments.


On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 23:29:52 GMT, patriarch
wrote:

"Jake" wrote in
roups.com:

Do you think shellac would work?


wrote:
Poly will give you the best ware. I wouldn't use oil because ... its
OIL!!! Laquer would be OK too but Poly is stronger and I'd prefer it
for a working piece, like a rack.



I did one for my wife last year for Christmas. Oak, with walnut accents.

1 coat of Watco Natural. 6 coats of wiped on SuperBlonde shellac, Paddy-
style. 2 coats Briwax clear furniture wax.

Looks as good as new, and she's happy with it.

Patriarch