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   oldusty | Sep 01, 2007 08:10am | #1

   wiser,

                2 coats could very well be enough , then you can apply a clear finish wax/oil and buff it a bit after it dries .

                                dusty

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   SteveSchoene | Sep 01, 2007 02:21pm | #2

   While 2 coats may be enough, it is pretty much a matter of personal preference.  Lots of people may feel it takes 3-4 coats to get an even sheen, especially on turnings where some areas absorb finish differently than others.

   Also, be aware that the Tried and True Danish Oil isn't quite like other products marketed as Danish oil.  Most are oil/varnish mixes such as Watco.  The T&T is lightly polymereized linseed oil (not BLO--since the "boiled" in BLO implies the addition of driers.)  But it is still necessary to apply thin coats and to wipe off all excess before it dries.  Gently warming the oil helps, according to some users.   

   By the way, it is the T&T Varnish Oil that gives lots of people fits about "drying" (or lack thereof)

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   wiser1934 | Sep 02, 2007 05:39am | #5

   thank you for the info. paul

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   HowardAcheson | Sep 01, 2007 05:28pm | #3

   Steve has covered the main points. But, you may want to go to the T&T website: http://www.triedandtruewoodfinish.com/ and follow the links to their Danish Oil and you will find some application and maintenance info that may be helpful.

   Let me also emphasize that T&T Danish Oil is not a "flood and wipe" type finish. Apply the thinnest coat you can and then wipe it as dry as you can get it.

   Howie.........
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   wiser1934 | Sep 02, 2007 05:37am | #4

   thank you for the info and for the link to the t&t website. paul