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   lambrechtfurniture | Nov 17, 2020 12:56pm | #1

   I started using it a few years ago and it has become my main finish. I have no dedicated finishing area so dust can be a problem when doing finishing in my shop and Osmo is relatively impervious to dust because it is a wipe-on, wipe-off finish. My experience is that it is good for stain resistance and is easily repaired. I am also using Oli Natura Hard Wax Oil and I think I like it better than Osmo.

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   user-7126129 | Nov 17, 2020 04:34pm | #2

   I put a homemade BLO/Mineral Spirits/Poly blend down as my first coat in every case I'm not using WB finishes. That said, I often use hard wax oil over top with no problems.

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   Beasley7 | Nov 17, 2020 05:36pm | #3

   I started using it and it has become my "go to" finish. It is easy to use and leaves a wonderful feel on finished wood. Here is what I've learned about it.
   One coat is enough on furniture.
   A second coat doesn't add much and is hard to get right.
   I apply it with a white scotch pad.
   A little goes a long, long way.
   It dries clear and smooth over epoxy.
   It's expensive, but worth it.

   I use clear, extra thin 1101. Try it, you'll like it.

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   elmaduro | Nov 17, 2020 06:12pm | #4

   Thanks for all the good replies. Now running a few test pieces and liking the results. Agree with the one coat only -- does seem to save much finishing time.

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   djcook50 | Nov 18, 2020 01:01pm | #5

   I recently completed a walnut storage chest and used the OSMO Polyx product with great results. I applied two very thin coats using the techniques described in this article:

   https://www.follen.com/osmo-polyx-for-walnut

   I'm very pleased with the results and amazed at how much less tedious it is to use and apply than my typical Minwax Wipe-on Poly.

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   elmaduro | Nov 18, 2020 06:15pm | #6

   Thanks!

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   [email protected] | Feb 16, 2021 02:06pm | #7

   Recently completed five walnut dressers and used Osmo.First after sanding sealed the wood with a light coat of shellac .Light buffing then a coat of osmo rubbed in with a orbiting sander with a white 3m pad.After a "while" rubbed it down with a clean lint free cloth.Plywood components sometimes wanted a second coat probably due to the way the veneer was sliced.Good by Watco,Oil and Wax ,etc.etc.