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bog oak/ want a nice finish
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29-04-2007 11:05PM#1
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bog oak can be a bit split and the cell can break down to give a honey combing effect - a wax will give a nice finish but if the surface is not 'smooth' the wax may get caught in the splits and defects - i have used an oil such as teak for a high shine/ danish for medium and parafin oil (medical) for a nice matt finish.
here is a bog oak bowl finished in parafin
hope the pic comes up !!
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Best method of obtaining a high degree of finish on bog oak, is a sanded polish. Star with 150 grit garnet paper, and work all the way up to 2000 to 4000 grit wet and dry paper, used for automotive finishing. This is a labour of love approach, but on the final sandings with the wet n dry, and some small amounts of soapy water if the bog oak is in half decent shape, you will end up with an excellent finish, second to none.
A light coat of danish oil, or beeswax will do the final finish, if you want to. Your bog oak finish will impress every one.......mine does;)
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