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   Michael_D_Foscone | Nov 25, 2000 07:50am | #1

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   You will have to excuss my ignorance,but I have been a Finisher for over 20 years and have never heard of a "soap finish".I hope someone can help.

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   ethan_ | Nov 26, 2000 05:17am | #2

   *The Hans Wegner "wishbone" chairs made by Carl Hansen in Denmark are sold in ash or beech with what they call a"soap" finish. It looks slightly bleached and almost unfinished and in theory it repels everything and is easily cleaned. I imagine that perhaps there is some confusion with lye....any ideas?

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   Michael_D_Foscone | Nov 26, 2000 12:54pm | #3

   *Ethan...it sounds like wax,most likely beeswax maybe Carnuba. Good luck

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   wabber1 | Nov 20, 2002 04:00am | #4

   Ethan,

   I noticed your request whilst I was looking for the same info - did you have any luck?

   I have been told that Lux pure soap flakes mixed with water to a paste does the trick (wipe on, rub off), but have not experimented with this as yet. I am wanting to use a soap finish on a rock maple cabinet.

   As a matter of interest, I have the wishbone chairs (Hans Wegner), many years old, which have now darkened. I am not sure of the original finish, I presume it would be soap, so am not sure how long the lighter colour lasts.

   Thank you in anticipation of any help you may be able to give,

   Wabber1, Australia

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   royschack | Nov 20, 2002 03:24pm | #5

   dear ethan,

   have you tried getting in touch with carl hansen and son in Denmark?sorry  i dont have the www address but you could try:

   Kochsgade 97, box 225

   DK 5100 Odense c

   Denmark

   sorry, thats the best i could do... might be worth a try. maybe you could try also Wabber if youre not too busy?