Finishing Walnut

BLO followed by shellac and finally beeswax is my favorite.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

Stay away from waterbased finishes.

I used pre-cat lacquers and they really get a nice color going on black walnut. Oil based poly’s work good no matter if you wipe, spray, or brush it on.

Here are a couple of projects with black walnut and a lacquer finish.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

I use Shellac with poly.

-- Hope Never fails

I do not have a lot of experience but…

I use Watco Natural Danish Oil for walnut. If you want additional protection I have used Minwax wipe-on poly once you have given the danish oil LOTS of time to cure. You will know when it is safe to put on the ploy when the danish oil stops smelling (72 hrs min.) Both are extremely easy to apply. In my project list I have two walnut projects finished with danish oil only – no poly. I also have leopardwood with natural danish oil and poly. Both darkened the wood but did not really change the color at all.

-- James - What's your excuse this time??

i spay about 10 coats of shellac

-- gagewestern

I like shellac, followed by a wipe-on poly, then wax. I used this finish on my bench.

-- - Jim, Vancouver,WA

BLO followed by a good oil/varnish. Waterlox is my personal preference. Also if you can, apply the BLO then suntan the piece.

Doug

-- Doug, Carrollton, TX. www.djswoodworks.com