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General Finishes - General Finishes Wood Turners Finish
Oil/water hybrid
Dec 04, 2014
Doesn’t Penetrate or Add Shimmer
Street price/qt.: $28
Coats needed – wiping: 3
Coats needed – brushing: 4
Surface quality – wiping: Fair
Surface quality – brushing: Very good
Shimmer/depth*: Fair
Figure**: Very good
Scratch test: Good
Comments: Oil/water hybrid. Finish dries fast and sands easily, but doesn’t penetrate or add shimmer. Also, gray-looking on maple.
*Tested on cherry
**Tested on curly maple
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Osmo Polyx-Oil
"If I had to choose one of these hard-wax oils to keep on hand, it would be Osmo Polyx-Oil. It’s relatively affordable and very easy to apply." -Adam Godet
Odie's Oil
Ease of Use = Very Good
Sheen = Excellent
Appearance = Very good
Non-Yellowing = Very good
Water/Stain Resistance = Excellent
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