I have an old Quebec blanket box which I think is made of made of ‘butternut’ wood. It was stripped of paint some 40 years ago and has been left unfinished ever since.
It is a beautiful piece made with single 18″ plank sides and top.
I intend to sand it down and am looking for suggestions on how to finish with a natural look that will be long lasting. A Min wax finish has been suggested – is this a good idea.
Thanks for your help.
PS Sorry this should have gone to the ‘Finishing’ section – I’ll post there.
Edited 2/3/2006 7:10 pm ET by Jim Ife
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Whatever you do on the outside, either don't finish the inside at all or use shellac only, almost any other finish on the inside will leave an annoying lingering odor that will persist for years.
John W.
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