Curt Ullery Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 What's the best, most efficient finish for oily woods like Bokote, Desert Ironwood, Cocobolo, etc.? TruOil won't dry and cure on these woods, and varnish seems to present the same problem. I've tried Renaissance wax on those woods but, I wasn't pleased with the results there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 MIght help if you shared what type of project you are thinking about, will it be abused like a table top, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 What Ronn said. Also are you wiping the wood down with mineral spirits or another solvent just before applying your surface coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Not a user of such exotics myself, but I hear that an acetone wash can remove enough of the natural oils to allow good finish adhesion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Curt Ullery Posted December 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 22 hours ago, Ronn W said: MIght help if you shared what type of project you are thinking about, will it be abused like a table top, etc. Gunstock 19 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Not a user of such exotics myself, but I hear that an acetone wash can remove enough of the natural oils to allow good finish adhesion. Tried acetone but, still had the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 I would contact the makers of Tru-oil and wee what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swanson Jr. Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 On 11/30/2019 at 3:01 PM, Curt Ullery said: What's the best, most efficient finish for oily woods like Bokote, Desert Ironwood, Cocobolo, etc.? TruOil won't dry and cure on these woods, and varnish seems to present the same problem. I've tried Renaissance wax on those woods but, I wasn't pleased with the results there either. Odie's oil, wood butter and wax all claim to be great for oily woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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