Giant Jenga finishing ?

[Martin-IT]

Hi,

I am looking to do a giant Jenga game.

The block must slide easily, whether humidity or temperature is high.

In my past project, I did not have to worry about finished parts having to slide on each other.

Finishing suggestion ?

martin

 

 

[Dave H]

Most finishes would work well, after finishing I would wax and buff to make thing slide easily. I know there are some expensive options out there I've always had great luck with Johnsons paste wax you can buy it in most grocery stores.

[wtnhighlander]

+1 to paste wax. Be prepared to reapply frequently if using it over a film finish, but on bare wood drawer slides, it glides like glass, once it has saturated the surface of the wood.

[Chet]

Also you want to make sure you sand lightly between coats of finish with 320 - 400 grit sand paper to remove any dust nibs or rough areas. 

[Gary Beasley]

Osmo would probably work great after a 320 or higher sanding.

[Chestnut]

I also sugest to pre-raise the grain after you cut and sand wipe everything with water and then sand again at 180 or 220.

[drzaius]

After the finish is completely cured, an application of GlideCote will make those blocks slide easily & smoothly. Paste wax works well too, but GlideCote lasts a little longer & is easier to apply.

[danbell78]

Maybe I just took the easy way out, but why do you need a finish at all on this?  I left mine unfinished, sure it might get some dirt or smudges on it, but it's an outdoor yard game so that doesn't bother me.  They seem to slide fine regardless of temperature or humidity.