Hi all, I am just getting into some lathe work and was wondering what you guys treat the wood with when finished? I am starting with some Cherry, Walnut, Oak, Ash. Also, when there is cork mixed in with it, do you treat the cork the same way?

Thanks a million.

Scott

I use Tru oil mostly on the wood. When combined with burl cork I use Tru oil also. If with real cork I usually mask off the cork and just finish the wood.

The gun stock finish?

thanks so much, I appreciate it!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/28/2011 04:43PM by Scott Backholm.

Wood and cork ( which is bark from a tree ) are wood Check out any of the Name Brand wood finishes on the market

Bill - willierods.com

I am a huge fan of Spar. It is a little harder plus the UV protectent. I also use CA but for combo work it is Spar and True oil though I have used more Spar as of late and will continue to do so.
Eric

Go with the Tru oil

Bill - willierods.com

thanks guys, much appreciated!

it all depends on the type of wood you are using and the finish you want to achieve. Truoil is a good finish, but oil finishes do not work on some woods(woods with high resin content like the rosewood family). find a good finish that has some exterior ratings for protection from water and if it has some uv inhibitors that is a bonus. most woods are photochromic(they will change color with exposure to sunlight) so any added protection is good. just don't leave it sitting in the sun or soaking in water and any good finish should last for years.

Thanks John, much appreciated

Used the tru oil today following advice here, came out awesome, thanks again. Would post a pic but dont think I can in a post?