Okay, Im getting THE BOOK, But....

Hi,
I posted a question about finishing a speaker thats been coated with Scandenavian teak oil. I was reffered to the book and website for some info on products for waxing my speakers. I did and will be ordering the book soon. Can someone (Niel) give me some advice as to what product I should order for this job so I can combine the order. It appears to me that these finishers are meant for application on the lathe and for smaller jobs. I would have no clue as to the quantity I would need, either. (I am in the process of building a shed so I don't want to order bulk untill I've got that sorted, I've lost/wasted so many stuff already).
Dumb question No.2 - Does tung oil coat and harden or does it soak in like other oils?
Heres my other post
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=10099
Thanks for your time.

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Originally Posted by M. Thomas

Dumb question No.2 - Does tung oil coat and harden or does it soak in like other oils?

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Yes, and yes!

It does soak in (in fact you should thin it 50/50 with white spirit for the first coat to aid the soaking in) and it does harden, by oxidation. You will need about 3 coats generally, including the thinned first coat, allowing 24 hours for each to dry. It forms a non-gloss surface, so further finishing (waxing or whatever) will be required if you need a gloss finish.

So really, Tung oil will leave you pretty much as you are now with your Teak Oil.

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Originally Posted by M. Thomas

Hi,
I posted a question about finishing a speaker thats been coated with Scandenavian teak oil. I was reffered to the book and website for some info on products for waxing my speakers. I did and will be ordering the book soon. Can someone (Niel) give me some advice as to what product I should order for this job so I can combine the order.
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Get some of Neil's Traditional Wax. Just hand rubbed on and buffed with a soft cloth it gives a beautiful finish.

If you're into other projects I think you're cupboard should have the following :

Traditional Wax
Hard Shellac (use it thinned down to 50%, applied with a pad)
Sanding Sealer
Tripoli Powder
EEE Polish
A Swansdown Mop (excellent buffer)

*Don't forget to get the whole surface *very* smooth before applying anything.

Neil always ships out instruction leaflets with every product so it's hard to go wrong.

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Originally Posted by Gumby

Neil always ships out instruction leaflets with every product so it's hard to go wrong.

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Hmmmm, thats sounds like a challenge!!!

Thanks for the info guys, reckon I'll be putting an order in very soon.