I have been using Tried And True Varnish Oil followed by paste type furniture wax for finishing my fine furniture and woodworking projects for many years now.
I am pleased with the results, both initially and over time. This finish provides a protective film but still allows you to feel the wood. I have pieces I finished 15 years ago that are still in very nice shape.
I am putting the oil and wax finish on these parts before assembly because, if the panels shrink in the future, they will show an unfinished portion if I don't. This product is thick, like honey. You want to apply a very thin coat. I use a cotton cloth, wadded up, to apply the oil. I wipe on a coat trying not to leave any excess. When I have covered the panel on both sides, I wipe it down with a clean rag to remove any excess oil. I let it dry for about 24 hours before applying another coat. I will use three coats of oil on these parts, followed by a coat of wax.
I am putting the oil and wax finish on these parts before assembly because, if the panels shrink in the future, they will show an unfinished portion if I don't. This product is thick, like honey. You want to apply a very thin coat. I use a cotton cloth, wadded up, to apply the oil. I wipe on a coat trying not to leave any excess. When I have covered the panel on both sides, I wipe it down with a clean rag to remove any excess oil. I let it dry for about 24 hours before applying another coat. I will use three coats of oil on these parts, followed by a coat of wax.
Panels for the front and back with one coat of oil applied
Panels for the sides with one coat of oil applied
Between coats of oil I will be working on material for the floor and lid. Thanks for taking a look. Check back again and see how it's going.
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