[Crw-talk] Help!

[cadnhead at frontiernet.net]

To totally confuse the matter.....I'll add my 2 cents, though Ken's advice is good and sound.
Varnish is a topical finish, which when brushed on it adheres to the top of the wood.  Oil finishes soak into the wood but have to be reapplied every so many months....or should be.  Also, I've always fought with air bubbles when applying varnish with a brush.
So, this is what I do. When I want to varnish something I thin the varnish 50:50 with Mineral Spirits, mix it well and wipe it on. No problems with bubbles anymore and the varnish will soak into the wood. However, because of its being thin I have to apply more coats, which will be from four to six.  You can buy wiping varnish, but it is cheaper to make yourself.  
Another finish I use and really like is a 3 part mixture of 1 part varnish, 1 part Boiled Linseed Oil (or Tung Oil), 1 part Mineral Spirits. I usually will apply 3 or 4 coats.  You can also purchase Watco Danish Oil, which is basically the same thing.
Charlie 

    On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:06 AM, Ken Critzman <kvcritz at gmail.com> wrote:
 

 Hi James, I am willing to offer my two cents worth. My experience over the years has shown me that polyurethane varnish brushed on is a very excellent choice for table tops. The polyvar I have returned to time and again is Zar Ultra Interior Oil Based Fast Drying Polyurethane. I think it is still available at Menards, or Home Depot. I prefer to use the semigloss sheen. The marine varnish is designed for outdoor use and not preferable for table tops indoors. Hope that helps. If you have other questions, feel free to write back. Good luck with your project, KC.
On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 8:36 PM, James Stromberg <strombe at acegroup.cc> wrote:

A few months ago I asked club members what finish to use on a dining room table made of black walnut.  Can’t contain a stain, the black walnut needs no stain.  Someone suggested a book by Bob Flexner, I bought it, read most of it and got confused. Then I saw a table finished 30 years ago using old fashion varnish.  Today I found our old fashion varnish is no longer made.  I also found out that some people mix their own concoction of varnish. I found Marine spar varnish and wonder if that would be good? I would appreciate suggestions and if someone has a home brew recipe, please share it. Thank you, James Stromberg   
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