First kit, rub-on satin finish options
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 3:27 pm
Hi All,
Trying to do all my homework PRIOR to starting my first kit. I'm currently looking ahead to finishing options. I would prefer a rub-on method that leaves a bare minimum satin finish. In fact, if I thought I could skip the finish entirely I would, as I much prefer a raw, natural wood look and feel. I've seen several options out there. Rub-on satin poly, Tru-oil, Tried & True finish, etc.
Any product recommendations or processes that might yield what I'm looking for, suitable for a first-time builder? The Tru-oil seems to be a gloss option. The Tried & True looks promising--linseed and beeswax--but most people seem to be using it for necks (not sure if it's a penetrating option?). The poly option might work if I could perhaps limit the number of coats to a bare minimum?
Here's a link to the Tried & True:
https://www.stewmac.com/Materials_and_S ... ml#reviews
Any suggestions welcome.
--Jim
Trying to do all my homework PRIOR to starting my first kit. I'm currently looking ahead to finishing options. I would prefer a rub-on method that leaves a bare minimum satin finish. In fact, if I thought I could skip the finish entirely I would, as I much prefer a raw, natural wood look and feel. I've seen several options out there. Rub-on satin poly, Tru-oil, Tried & True finish, etc.
Any product recommendations or processes that might yield what I'm looking for, suitable for a first-time builder? The Tru-oil seems to be a gloss option. The Tried & True looks promising--linseed and beeswax--but most people seem to be using it for necks (not sure if it's a penetrating option?). The poly option might work if I could perhaps limit the number of coats to a bare minimum?
Here's a link to the Tried & True:
https://www.stewmac.com/Materials_and_S ... ml#reviews
Any suggestions welcome.
--Jim