rodger. Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Was thinking about giving this a try, but the reviews I read indicate it's not very good (FWW). Anyone have some opinions or experience to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Pug, didn't show up on my end Oh, that is the name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Which finish do you mean? I have tried the 'Original', and the 'Varnish Oil'. I quite liked the varnish oil, though I would be curious how it would compare to a BLO/mineral spirits/varnish home brew. I struggled with the original T&T, but it is one I liked some elements of and would consider trying again for a traditional Shaker finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 In my 10 years on woodworking forums I can't remember a single project someone posted that was finished with it. Doesn't mean it's not a good finish but I would stick with what others have had a lot of success with. You can't go wrong with arm-R-seal or Waterlox for oil and a lot of good waterborne finishes out there. Nothing wrong with experimenting but I would try and master a few instead of having a cabinet full of a dozen finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 In my 10 years on woodworking forums I can't remember a single project someone posted that was finished with it. Doesn't mean it's not a good finish but I would stick with what others have had a lot of success with. You can't go wrong with arm-R-seal or Waterlox for oil and a lot of good waterborne finishes out there. Nothing wrong with experimenting but I would try and master a few instead of having a cabinet full of a dozen finishes. I have my go to finishes and routines, but thought about trying a more "natural" finish. I was specifically referring to the oil and varnish mixture when I mentioned "tried and true". I could probably just go with shellac, but thought I would see if anyone had experience with the "T and T". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I've been using the T&T Original for about a year and I like it. I bought it for a project that was not food related but required an all-natural finish. It's a total PITA to apply over large areas and offers very little protection (that is, NO protection), so I only use it on very small projects that don't require a film finish. It's a thick, gooey gel (especially in a cold shop!) and you have to rub it in vigorously and wipe clean thoroughly. But it's a very earthy finish with low sheen...right up my alley. I used it on these reindeer...this is after one coat...I usually apply two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 The varnish oil is a bit of a pita to apply as well. If I recall the FWW review correctly, it was compared to brush-on poly and the like. It isn't that. Takes a lot more work, you really have to work it into the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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