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Podcast #28: Oils and Varnishes

How many times have you overheard somebody make this comment? “Finishing is my least favorite part of woodworking. It’s so hard to figure out the difference between BLO and Danish oil and Teak oil, and all the other brands of varnishes and oils available.” I’ve been woodworking for years and I totally agreed with the comment. But it doesn’t have to be such a mystery.

Doug Hicks has a clear and concise way of explaining it all during this weeks Woodsmith Woodworking Seminar Podcast. Instead of “…apply two coats and let dry,” his directions for finishing with varnishes and oils will make everything crystal clear.

You’ll want to pick up the Seminar Guide at the Woodsmith Podcast Store. It’s full of great information on oils and varnishes.

 
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Posted on Monday, November 12th, 2007 at 9:44 am. Filed under Podcast.
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3 Responses to “Podcast #28: Oils and Varnishes”

Ron Echols said,

Fantastic!! Learned a great deal about oils and varnish…Wonderfully done..

(posted on February 2nd, 2008 at 1:15 am)

James Weisgram said,

Good presentation. The negative comments about the difficulty in applying shellac and “no protection” against alcohol or water is not accurate, however. Fresh dewaxed shellac has reasonable water resistance, alcohol of course will dissolve it if left in contact for a period of time. Shellac can be very easy to apply if you pad it on, easier than varnishes in my opinion.

(posted on May 1st, 2008 at 10:45 am)

Donna Reece said,

I just finished watching the episode on “Oils and Varnishes” for the third time. I found it to be excellent. I do have one question though. In the segment he refers to Arm R Seal and then makes reference to Seal A Cell as though they were the same product, which they are not. What is the difference between the two?
Thank you
Donna

(posted on July 13th, 2008 at 12:17 pm)

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