After searching the old posts on finishes for reel seats I thought I might ask if there are new products being used by the reel seat turning community. I looked at a couple of suppliers mentioned by Tom and saw some new finish options.
1. Tru oil still a good option for most wood?
2. permagloss?
3. what new urethane coatings if any?
4. what woods do not require finish or reject finishing and can be buffed --not referring to stabilized wood
5. Does stabilization make soft/powdery and perhaps inherently weak wood into a solid usable stock like a pure synthetic turning stock.?
6. What techniques and products for filling small imperfections. I have seen some specific products for pen turning and I am wondering if this can also be used.
I have Andy Dear's DVD and have noted his finishing technique for stabilized wood.

I would like to get my finish on board first this time and not after the piece is screwed up.
thanks
john kepka


John
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