Rex Edgar Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I decided to finish the No. 7 box with Danish oil. I like the 'chocolate/vanilla' contrast. The directions (yes I read them first) say to wait 72 hrs before using polyurethane. I want to avoid two chemicals that don't like each other, anyone have any experience protecting an oil finish with a satin poly? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 A coat of shellac will work. It's not like a box is going to get heavy use. You can apply wax over the shellac if you like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dknapp34 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you are going to put a poly over it, I would give it more than 72 hours to be on the safe side. Danish oil can take a long time to dry, even if it seems dry after a day or two. Especially if you used a thicker coat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I have no experience, but I just put a coat of danish oil on my countertop I made for my pantry yesterday. Haven't decided if I'm going to topcoat with anything but wax yet. I'm not 100% sure that I shook up the can for long enough, not sure how much danish oil settles. Seems like I remember getting a little more shine out of it in the past but I may have done multiple coats. So count me in for all the replies, I have some minwax wipe on in satin that I may add on top in a few days. I thought about shellac but that may be a bit weak for a countertop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Shellac will dry over the oil but it's not tough enough for a countertop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 For the box, you could go with Lacquer. I've sprayed (Deft aerosol) over Danish Oil for a few pieces. Lacquer isn't super tough, but it's fine for occasional items. In particular it doesn't do great with moisture, so no help for a counter-top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewyo Posted October 31, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 1 hour ago, wdwerker said: It's not like a box is going to get heavy use. Yeah, but it looks like it might get some alcohol spilled on it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 For something like that Danish oil will give more than enough protection. If you want a little more sheen then apply more coats or super blonde shellac. If you want to use oil-based poly, skip the Danish next time and just use the poly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 1 hour ago, estesbubba said: For something like that Danish oil will give more than enough protection. If you want a little more sheen then apply more coats or super blonde shellac. If you want to use oil-based poly, skip the Danish next time and just use the poly. Yeah, the oil based poly should yellow a bit anyways, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 12 minutes ago, Isaac Gaetz said: Yeah, the oil based poly should yellow a bit anyways, right? Yes and any oil based finish is going to add yellow straight from the can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I recently built 17 tables to sell at an art/craft fair.... Every table received two coats of Danish oil, then the last coat dried 5 days, and I applied 3 coats of poly... Never a problem, but you absolutely have to let the Danish oil dry..... If you want, I'll hold on to the bottle for you while it dries. But make sure you use an oil based poly.. All oils bring an amber tone to light colored woods! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Giving the Danish oil plenty of time to cure is especially important with open grain wood that can suck up lots of oil into the pores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaneOleWoodWorker Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I recently used a coat of 1/2 cut shellac and it worked well over Danish Oil. Let the oil cure for a few days though first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I would use a water-based topcoat. Using an oil based poly will stink for a long time until it fully cures. Booze that drips on the shellac will hammer the finish (shellac and alcohol, remember ~ alcohol melts shellac) so shellac its not a good choice If I were you Rex, I would install a little rubber bumper in the bottom of the groove. Just incase when yer sneaking a drink...you hear the wife type person from the other room, on the move, man should that door slip from your fingers, will sound like a mouse trap going off...busted!. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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