I have flooded Karsons maple burl wood gloat platter with clear Danish oil and let it sit for 4 days to completely dry. This piece soaked up a little more than 1 pint of Danish oil. Here is what the piece looked like before the Danish oil was applied:
Here is the platter after the Danish oil was applied and left to dry for 4 days. There are a lot of wild grain patterns in this piece and the Danish oil gave them some character. I will start applying satin wipe on poly today and will build up the finish over the next several days. The second platter needs another day of dry time before it will be ready for it’s first coat of poly.
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cabinetmaster
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posted 153 days ago
I’m envious that Karson hasn’t shared any of that wood with me..LOL
Looking really good. The oil really did bring out the grain.
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bowyer
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posted 152 days ago
Now that is some awsome looking grain. can’t wait to see more
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mmh
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posted 152 days ago
Hey, it’s shaped like a Boogie Board. Is Karson going body surfing?
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sedcokid
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posted 152 days ago
Hopefully you will share photos of the piece after it is completely finished. This piece is Beautiful!
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Karson
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posted 152 days ago
I can tell you Mellie, I’m not going boogie board surfing.
Cabinetmaster, I thought that you were going to visit me.
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