do you use any type of finish ? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

RAIN MAN · 08-05-2009, 11:21 AM

How many people prefer not to use any type of finish on their work at all ? If you dont use any, how do you clean up you piece. Rain Man

Richard Grover · 08-05-2009, 12:09 PM

I definately spray on a finish when ever I can. Generally I use polycrylic. I know it is water based and raises the grain a little. But I like being able to use my sprayer without too much hassle for clean up. A little sanding between coats and I am good to go.

DG Dewalt 788

lucky788scroller · 08-05-2009, 12:15 PM

Everything wood gets a finish, at least thats what I do!

Forester21 · 08-05-2009, 12:37 PM

There are times when I don't finish something - when I make things out of aeromatic cedar - when they need cleaning, a light sanding.

Bill Wilson · 08-05-2009, 12:51 PM

I generally apply a finish of some type to all my pieces, but have on occassion left them natural. Not sure what you mean when you ask how we clean up the piece. I would just sand it as normal, brush/vacuum/blow off the dust, then wipe it down with MS or denatured alcohol to clean it thoroughly.

Mick Walker · 08-05-2009, 07:42 PM

I finish all my pieces with either Formby's tung oil finish, Minwax oil base poly or Minwax water base poly. I clean them with a small make up brush and vacuum.

tony coleman · 08-05-2009, 10:30 PM

i definetly use a finish,i use a spray on poly,ideal for potraits

CanadianScroller · 08-05-2009, 11:24 PM

I don't always finish a piece. I know it is frowned upon by some but there is something about a natural aging patina in some woods that I really like.
Other times I will use a tung oil or salad bowl oil. I like using the oil finishes on 3d puzzles.
I also like to use waterborne urethane. I dont like the cleanup that goes along with solvent based finishes.

Fremmed · 08-05-2009, 11:28 PM

The wood, I finish, normally with BLO.

Now, ask my wife and you'll find that with the work around the house, I prefer not to finish. ROTFL

minowevie · 08-05-2009, 11:41 PM

I like to use a finish on mine, normally, it is oil, or deft, or Polly . I love sealing the wood so it doesn't absorb moister. and easier to clean. your friend Evie

08-05-2009, 11:21 AM	#1
RAIN MAN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kentucky-across river from Cincinnati Posts: 529	do you use any type of finish ? How many people prefer not to use any type of finish on their work at all ? If you dont use any, how do you clean up you piece. Rain Man Last edited by RAIN MAN; 08-05-2009 at 11:24 AM.

08-05-2009, 12:15 PM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,468	Everything wood gets a finish, at least thats what I do! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

08-05-2009, 12:37 PM	#4
Forester21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,693	There are times when I don't finish something - when I make things out of aeromatic cedar - when they need cleaning, a light sanding. __________________ Theresa http://WoodNGoods.weebly.com http://woodngoods.blogspot.com

08-05-2009, 12:51 PM	#5
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1,376	I generally apply a finish of some type to all my pieces, but have on occassion left them natural. Not sure what you mean when you ask how we clean up the piece. I would just sand it as normal, brush/vacuum/blow off the dust, then wipe it down with MS or denatured alcohol to clean it thoroughly. __________________ Homer : "Oh, and how is education supposed to make me feel smarter. Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain."

08-05-2009, 07:42 PM	#6
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 3,078	I finish all my pieces with either Formby's tung oil finish, Minwax oil base poly or Minwax water base poly. I clean them with a small make up brush and vacuum. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 A smile is a small curve that straightens everything out.

08-05-2009, 12:09 PM	#2
Richard Grover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 213	I definately spray on a finish when ever I can. Generally I use polycrylic. I know it is water based and raises the grain a little. But I like being able to use my sprayer without too much hassle for clean up. A little sanding between coats and I am good to go. DG Dewalt 788

08-05-2009, 10:30 PM	#7
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 1,968	i definetly use a finish,i use a spray on poly,ideal for potraits __________________ not doing much and busy doing it driving a hegner multicut 2 http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

08-05-2009, 11:24 PM	#8
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,896 Blog Entries: 13	I don't always finish a piece. I know it is frowned upon by some but there is something about a natural aging patina in some woods that I really like. Other times I will use a tung oil or salad bowl oil. I like using the oil finishes on 3d puzzles. I also like to use waterborne urethane. I dont like the cleanup that goes along with solvent based finishes. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

08-05-2009, 11:28 PM	#9
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 904	The wood, I finish, normally with BLO. Now, ask my wife and you'll find that with the work around the house, I prefer not to finish. ROTFL __________________ The Journey is the Reward Kevin

08-05-2009, 11:41 PM	#10
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,425	I like to use a finish on mine, normally, it is oil, or deft, or Polly . I love sealing the wood so it doesn't absorb moister. and easier to clean. your friend Evie

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