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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Lakelad on January 21, 2011, 12:16:57 pm

Title: A Fjinish Question
Post by: Lakelad on January 21, 2011, 12:16:57 pm

I am going to make some picture frames. My question is what do you recommend as a finish, they are to be made of cedar. I normally use Steve's lemon oil dip technique and it may well be the best way to go with the cedar. I have no experience with finishing cedar and would be interested in your input.
Gary

Title: Re: A Fjinish Question
Post by: malc on January 21, 2011, 01:42:26 pm

Maybe Tung oil?
Malc :-\

Title: Re: A Fjinish Question
Post by: Russ C on January 21, 2011, 02:43:23 pm

I have used lemon oil and lacquer finish on cedar and it turned out great.  :)

Title: Re: A Fjinish Question
Post by: dunk on January 21, 2011, 05:14:16 pm

Either danish oil or lemon oil with a clear coat of your choice.

Title: Re: A Fjinish Question
Post by: Lakelad on January 21, 2011, 11:00:49 pm

Thanks all, I just haven't worked with cedar, other than building squirrel feeders. I appreciate your help.
Bary

Title: Re: A Fjinish Question
Post by: Marcellarius on January 22, 2011, 08:45:57 am

http://stevedgood.com/community/index.php?topic=2567.0

my apple of cedar with oil and lacker.