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Sparticus
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Wood work finish...sorry ;)

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Now i have read pretty much every topic/post on this already and have read all the options...

What i'm looking for now is just 1 answer for my needs.

It will live in a garage but used in all weather conditions, i don't mind re-varnishing oiling every other year or whatever...

So please don't scorn me too much :P But i really need some advice!
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Re: Wood work finish...sorry ;)

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Sparticus wrote:Now i have read pretty much every topic/post on this already and have read all the options...

What i'm looking for now is just 1 answer for my needs.

It will live in a garage but used in all weather conditions, i don't mind re-varnishing oiling every other year or whatever...

So please don't scorn me too much :P But i really need some advice!
Have you got any photos of the rear of your traveller ?? so we can see the condition of the wood...

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Post by irmscher »

Danish oil Sparticus :)
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Ditto. You can "touch up" Danish oil every few months and it just soaks in. Doesn't require any removal of old varnish, just a gentle wipe with a cloth and it's as good as new.

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Varnish just traps water - oil is best - teak or danish or whatever you fancy really - although linseed is very sticky......
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Post by Trickydicky »

Hi,

We have beech worktops in the kitchen and use Junckers clear rustic oil once a year. I apply one coat each year after a quick key with 180 grit paper on the sander and it comes up great. It is also be used on hardwood floors too. I must admit though I have not heard of anyone using it on minor wood
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Thanks guys looks like i shall be buying some lovely oils..probably danish as teak looks really expensive... :D
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Sorry to bring this back up but i have just read Ray Newell's book...he recommends against using Danish oil?! Instead using a mixture of Sikkens and cuprinol?!
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Post by dalebrignall »

i oil my car once a year :D
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