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   dtraversi | Nov 06, 2007 02:26am | #1

   I have used a tung oil blend on a few different lacewood projects. (3-4 coats for a rich depth) A thin coat of wax after that will help if you like a bit more sheen.
   Sure pops the rays and flecks

   Dave

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   jimbell | Nov 06, 2007 10:29am | #2

   Thanks, Dave. Have you--or has anyone--ever tried what is sometimes done with figured maple--yellowish aniline dye, boiled linseed oil, and then a clear top coat?

   Jim Bell

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   WillGeorge | Nov 07, 2007 04:40am | #3

   Dave exactly.. About what I do.. I use Lacewood (I think') every stick I get looks different so not sure... but a well established supplier so I sort of believe them..By the way, it is a REALLY strong wood, and 'sort' of easy to work with.. To bad I get a rash from it.....

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   PaulMassachusetts | Nov 07, 2007 06:34am | #4

   After your oil dries you could use the Beall Buff system which turners often use . There is a Triopli like compound, a diamond compound (talc?), and a final buff with canoba wax. There are buffs sold for the lathe (disc shaped) or for a drill press (round). A high  speed (about 3500 rpm)  is necessary especially to melt the canoba wax. I use it for small projects such as boxes (square and round) and picture frames, crafts, etc   It is fast and it gives a spectacular effect.