Maintaining/Beautifying Wrongkos (Ways, Tips, Materials, Pitfalls)

[Bjorn]

Thanks to you both, David and Alan,

Lots of useful tips!

BWC wax sounds like the easiest method. Is there any noticeable advantage to using something like Tru Oil or Danish oil, which seem to be more labour-intensive?

[David]

Originally Posted by yuuzan

Thanks to you both, David and Alan,

Lots of useful tips!

BWC wax sounds like the easiest method. Is there any noticeable advantage to using something like Tru Oil or Danish oil, which seem to be more labour-intensive?

Personally i have used Tru oil when i am doing more of a re-finishing.
As Alan says, you can create a look similar to the traditional French polish with it. If i am simply trying to maintain the current finish i will apply Butcher's wax as a final step after cleaning the piece up a bit.

[sirek]

you might find some useful tips here:

http://www.woodworking.nl/upload/att...x%20primer.pdf

[Bjorn]

Originally Posted by David

Personally i have used Tru oil when i am doing more of a re-finishing.
As Alan says, you can create a look similar to the traditional French polish with it. If i am simply trying to maintain the current finish i will apply Butcher's wax as a final step after cleaning the piece up a bit.

Very clear distinction, David. Thanks for that. I'll be sure to puck up a supply of both items.

Sirek: a good introduction on how to use wax; a good addition to the thread.

[David]

Originally Posted by yuuzan

Sirek: a good introduction on how to use wax; a good addition to the thread.

I completely agree...a very informational link. Thanks!