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Fremmed · 05-13-2008, 04:57 AM

A couple months ago my Mom asked me to make her a couple of corner brackets.
Corner brackets

She loved booth styles, but opted to for the curves.
Here's the unfinished cut.
dragonfly arch.jpg

I decided to make some matching coasters with the vines to go with the brackets.
coaster unfinished.jpg

Should I fill the cuts? If so with what? And, will Watco Danish oil hold up to occasional use?

CanadianScroller · 05-13-2008, 01:10 PM

I am not sure but I think all oil finishes will need the odd touch up in the future.

I just picked up some saladbowl oil finish, I want to try that on some projects since it is food safe.

Nice designs on the brackets and coasters!

Mike Crosa · 05-13-2008, 01:35 PM

I like them to. Simple and elegant.

Wood Dog · 05-13-2008, 02:00 PM

Sweeeet looking projects Fremmed. I'm no expert on finishes, but will look forward to suggestions you will get from other members. Your a good son.......wish my Mom was still around so I could make stuff for her.

Janette · 05-13-2008, 03:36 PM

my hubby made some and used that 2 part pour stuff that hardens. After awhile it is showing cracking and dulling after actually using it as a coaster. Not sure if it was him or the product tho.

HAMMER · 05-13-2008, 06:37 PM

If I may are the coasters for cold drinks or hot ones? Since yo made them of Oak heat shouldn't bother them as is or with a natrual stain. If on the other hand they are for cold drinks Oak repels water and this will put the water on the table top you are trying to protect. I have had this problem and ended putting a rimaround the edge to hold the condensation in like a bowl. Of cousre the cut outs need to be filled with something like table top polyurethane (hobby lobby).

The pattern and the wood work are impressive. I strive to get as good as ya'll.

05-13-2008, 04:57 AM	#1
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 880	Finish for coaster A couple months ago my Mom asked me to make her a couple of corner brackets. Corner brackets She loved booth styles, but opted to for the curves. Here's the unfinished cut. dragonfly arch.jpg I decided to make some matching coasters with the vines to go with the brackets. coaster unfinished.jpg Should I fill the cuts? If so with what? And, will Watco Danish oil hold up to occasional use? __________________ The Journey is the Reward Kevin

05-13-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,904 Blog Entries: 12	I am not sure but I think all oil finishes will need the odd touch up in the future. I just picked up some saladbowl oil finish, I want to try that on some projects since it is food safe. Nice designs on the brackets and coasters! __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

05-13-2008, 01:35 PM	#3
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,717	I like them to. Simple and elegant. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

05-13-2008, 02:00 PM	#4
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,938	Sweeeet looking projects Fremmed. I'm no expert on finishes, but will look forward to suggestions you will get from other members. Your a good son.......wish my Mom was still around so I could make stuff for her. __________________ WD

05-13-2008, 03:36 PM	#5
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,326 Blog Entries: 4	my hubby made some and used that 2 part pour stuff that hardens. After awhile it is showing cracking and dulling after actually using it as a coaster. Not sure if it was him or the product tho. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

05-13-2008, 06:37 PM	#6
HAMMER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KATY, TX. (WEST HOUSTON) Posts: 493	If I may are the coasters for cold drinks or hot ones? Since yo made them of Oak heat shouldn't bother them as is or with a natrual stain. If on the other hand they are for cold drinks Oak repels water and this will put the water on the table top you are trying to protect. I have had this problem and ended putting a rimaround the edge to hold the condensation in like a bowl. Of cousre the cut outs need to be filled with something like table top polyurethane (hobby lobby). The pattern and the wood work are impressive. I strive to get as good as ya'll.

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