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I have seen variations of this finish all over so I decided to give it a shot. Not for hard wearing surfaces, but it is very easy and the results are wonderful. I don’t think the ratios are overly critical. If you replace the BLO with mineral oil, it is food safe. I think I may have found my “go to” finish.
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I don't do a fast job. I don't do a slow job. I do a half fast job.
That’s a winner, Jim.
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Even if you can’t Be The Pro… Be The Poster you’d want to read.Looks good.
I went with mineral oil on almost everything years ago for looks and simplicity.
I’ll have to give this a shot.
Where do you get your beeswax?Looks good.
I went with mineral oil on almost everything years ago for looks and simplicity.
I’ll have to give this a shot.
Where do you get your beeswax?Phil, I get mine from a local honey producer but online stores that supply candle makers will be able to hook you up. It usually goes for 6 – 8 bucks a pound.
BE the change you want to see.
Even if you can’t Be The Pro… Be The Poster you’d want to read.Looks good.
I went with mineral oil on almost everything years ago for looks and simplicity.
I’ll have to give this a shot.
Where do you get your beeswax?I got mine at a health food place. I am going to look into some local apiaries when I need more.
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I don't do a fast job. I don't do a slow job. I do a half fast job.
Looks like a nice finish Jim. Thanks for sharing the video. One of my favorite finishes is the Tried and True Varnish oil which is a mix of linseed oil and natural varnish resins. The natural finishes are much nicer to work with.
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I’ve been using beeswax for years. I love the way it looks. it also great for bringing life back to old furniture.
Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle.
Michael Angelo@JimDaddyO, do you coat more than once? Do you follow up with a furniture paste was and buff it up? Thanks for the video by the way. You do a nice job.
@JimDaddyO, do you coat more than once? Do you follow up with a furniture paste was and buff it up? Thanks for the video by the way. You do a nice job.
yes, when it cooled and hazed a bit I added more. I put on 3 coats. It has been sitting for a few days now and I will give it a light rub with a rag. I may add a coat of furniture wax to it, depending on how it looks. It feels nice too.
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I don't do a fast job. I don't do a slow job. I do a half fast job.
That’s a great video on how to use bee’s wax. I will use this finish with mineral oil for surfaces that touch food.
ThanX for the video Jim.
I’m going to check with a local who sells honey and see if they deal with wax also.“If you don’t pass on the knowledge you have to others, it Dies with you”
— Glenn BottingThanX for the video Jim.
I’m going to check with a local who sells honey and see if they deal with wax also.if you are talking about the guy who lives a few streets away, I believe he makes beeswax candles. The last time I went he had a bunch.
ThanX for the video Jim.
I’m going to check with a local who sells honey and see if they deal with wax also.if you are talking about the guy who lives a few streets away, I believe he makes beeswax candles. The last time I went he had a bunch.
@r-ice,
Yea that’s the guy.
Good to know he also deals in bees wax.“If you don’t pass on the knowledge you have to others, it Dies with you”
— Glenn BottingI use Mineral oil and Bees wax on the salad spoons I make. I hit the wood with a heat gun and the oil just sucks in.
I will try the BLO.
Bet the smell is great !
Nice finish, Jim. I also like the way beeswax works on wood finishes.
@Lakelover, that’s a nice idea, using the heat gun!Pat
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