Coffee Table

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407 days ago

Hi Jocks
I am sure this question has been asked a gazillion times, but I can’t seem to find one right on the point in thies forum.
I have just built a couple of bedside tables and am wondering what to finish the tops with. I have experimented with wax and Danish Oil on some scraps. I love the finish of both of them, however, they are not resistant to coffee cup rings and wine glass stains (yes, I test drove scrapwood!)
Do you have any suggestions. I am not a fan of shellac. Is there some way that another finish can be applied over Danish oil?
Cheers
Max

-- Max, New Zealand

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SnowyRiver home \| projects \| blog 45924 posts in 1652 days #1 posted 407 days ago	You can use polyurethane over the Danish oil. -- Wayne - Plymouth MN
Maximillian home \| projects \| blog 73 posts in 1453 days #2 posted 407 days ago	Thanks Wayne I was unaware that you could do that, especially as the instructions on the poly say to remove all traces of oil. How long should I let the oil dry? -- Max, New Zealand
SnowyRiver home \| projects \| blog 45924 posts in 1652 days #3 posted 407 days ago	I would let it try a minimum of 72 hours. In my project gallery, the blanket chest was done with Watco Danish Oil, and poly. -- Wayne - Plymouth MN

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