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smokie

Discussion Starter · May 17, 2014 (Edited by Moderator)

Morning all. I've read several articles about making your own teak oil. I tried the equal parts BLO, varnish and thinner. I seemed quite watery. I would think if I add more varnish, or blo or less thinner ,it should thicken up.
Any one know of possible issues. I will defiantly try it on a piece of scrap first, but fore warned….....
Thanks

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Finn

· #2 · May 17, 2014

Where do you get "Varnish" ? I have never seen in in the big box stores.

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smokie

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 17, 2014

Pardon me all to hell….Varathane.

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Manitario

· #4 · May 17, 2014

a varnish is simply an oil with a resin hardener, most common varnish is polyurethane. The "teak oil" that you're describing Mark is also known as Maloof finish; typical recipe is 1/3 BLO, 1/3 polyurethane and 1/3 turpentine. I've used it; it is a nice warm finish but basically the same as any "Danish oil" product on the market.

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Finn

· #5 · May 18, 2014

"............. varnish is simply an oil with a resin hardener, most common varnish is polyurethane. ..." Thank you for this information. I will stop looking for varnish now.

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