Frank Speyerer Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I have a solid cherry blanket chest. I plan on finishing it with one coat of Charles Neil Blotch Control, rub down with Danish oil and then spray with a water-based lacquer. Does that sound reasonable? I have used the Danish oil followed by lacquer on another small project and it turned out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermont Carpentry Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Frank, I've always followed the directions and used 2 coats. The results have been great. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Just posting a message on Charles Neil's behalf. He suggests skipping the Danish Oil and going right to the water-based. He doesn't feel the Danish Oil really does anything for you there and just makes things more complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingarob Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 The BLOTCH CONTROL effectively seals the wood ... oil finishes (generally) want to penetrate into the wood to work as designed. Once you apply the BLOTCH CONTROL, it effectively becomes the substrate .. whatever you apply, you apply TO the B.C. Used properly, it is a thing of beauty to apply dye over it and see the perfectly preserved grain beneath, but I think your oil over B.C. is doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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