I have been using Tried and True Original Wood finish for a couple of years to finish roasted maple guitar necks, which works great, but I was always unsure about the applications for the Danish Oil and Varnish Oil. Now I know! Thank you. I think I will pick up some Varnish Oil and try to get that sheen on more pieces.
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I tried the original on some cutting boards a couple of months ago and I am happy with the results. I had some difficulty with the application as it was not cold, but definitely cool in the shop. Will heating it up, say in a microwave or on a hot plate affects its ability to cure or penetrate while allowing for easier application?
I like the original but haven’t experienced your statement about shelf life. I’ve stopped using it because it gums over after a few months. I’ve secured the lid well and tried bloxygen. If there’s a good way to store it please share.
I recommend our finish bottle. I can squeeze the air out, and the nozzle makes the application a lot less messy. Here's a link to the bottle: www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/46/4036/craft-supplies-usa-Woodturners-Finish-Bottle
According to the MSDS there are no solvents or driers added. Resin and Linseed are natural non-toxic substances. The polymerization is obtained by other methods than adding toxic driers.
So how durable is the "varnish" finish? I've used the Original on a walnut table and it's stunning, but I'd love to use a similar product on guitar tops, but it has to have some durability, particularly resistance to sweat / body oils.....
Hi Don - Owen from T&T here. We've sold both the Original Wood Finidh and the Varnish oil to instrument makers. Both are safe and suitable for use on guitars. Our products won't be as durable as a typical polyurethane finish, but maintenance is much easier. If you use the guitar heavily, I would recommend doing a light maintenance coat once a year.
@@ohudac Thanks Owen! The ability to tell customers exactly how (easily) they can maintain the finish is one of the attractive points of using T&T/. I will give it a go!
I’m surprised to hear you say “it has a pleasant scent”. Mine smells like grease out of the can, and even weeks later on the finished item there is still a faint bad smell. Maybe you were thinking of Odie’s oil when you said pleasant scent 😉
The boiled linseed oil definitely has a "scent" to it, much better than Waterlox or poly finishes. Certainly not as pleasant as the Odie's Oil. 😊 -Mike
No very pleased with this finishing system. If you are trying to have some sheen on your product this product is not very good. Think a good wax like Dr. Kirk's from Craft Supplies followed by a good high quality stabilized PU coating might give better results?
Sorry this didn't work for you - Tried and True isn't a high-gloss finish. It's meant for those who want a more natural look that is easy to apply. There are other finishes that offer a higher sheen, and yes - PU coatings are one of them. Good luck!
I’ve had a different experience with T&T. I do get a sheen but it is not a semi-gloss or gloss. More like what you see in this video. I think the key for me was an excellent sanding job beforehand and then burnishing the piece a lot. Burnishing makes the difference. I hope you give it another try!
