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mcscroller · 07-29-2012, 04:18 PM

I have cut some children animal puzzles and have applied danish oil to them. Should I also apply a polyurethane finish to them.

wood-n-things · 07-29-2012, 05:24 PM

I don't typically use a Poly covering for kids puzzles unless I paint them, but you can if you choose. I prefer the homemade beeswax mixture.

sdguy · 07-31-2012, 05:13 AM

I leave it at Danish oil.

Paladin · 08-01-2012, 12:28 PM

I also just dip mine in danish oil and leave it at that.

07-29-2012, 04:18 PM	#1
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07-29-2012, 05:24 PM	#2
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,574 Thanks: 50 Thanked 382 Times in 282 Posts	I don't typically use a Poly covering for kids puzzles unless I paint them, but you can if you choose. I prefer the homemade beeswax mixture. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

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07-31-2012, 05:13 AM	#3
sdguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I leave it at Danish oil.

08-01-2012, 12:28 PM	#4
Paladin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elburn, Illinois Posts: 196 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I also just dip mine in danish oil and leave it at that.