old oak table

[astrid]

I dont do a lot of outdoor stuff so someone else may give better advice.
I would go for a pure oil put on hot to increase the absorbtion.
linseed is cheapest but if you check out some of the other threads on this finishing forum, youll find heaps of info and opinion.
youll have longer drying time with a pure oil but the upside is you can recoat straight on top when it looks a bit tired.

your energy and focus in this heat is amazing

Astrid

[cazdids]

Thanks, i have some tounge oil in my shed that i may use .

i love working so wen ima on my holidays i get bored very easy ..... plus ive got very fixated with this table haha

[astrid]

Oh Oh now your in for it.
make sure it is pure tung oil.
There have been lengthy discussions.
Check the Tung oil thread about 10-15 threads down

Astrid

[cazdids]

haha what have i done now ...i used it on my jarah steps i put on my deck and they are fine

i will take a peek at the thead see what it says

David

[astrid]

Just joking,
seems if you mention tung oil (or china oil or linseed oil or anything with the with the word oil in it) round here, it provokes intense debate.
Im sure what you have will be fine

astrid

[cazdids]

ok guys i think these are better ,,,,, tell me what they are put me out of my misery

[astrid]

the sideways picture looks like a kauri top and legs with (whats that stripey pine Guys) skirts.
But the top pic puzzles me, are those stripes in the grain or is it wet again
try a photo closely focused, without the sun dapples.
Its hard to identify timber generally. Posted pics have to be really clear.

(I'm still struggling with posting pics so I'm not critisizing)

Astrid
Ps I think it probably is kauri

[cazdids]

ok here i go

[astrid]

Either Kauri or very dry origon,
But Im not a timber expert I'll see if i can get one of the timber guys to take a peek as i nkow you want to get on with it today.

Astrid

[cazdids]

ok thanks . pretty sure its not oregon

[astrid]

One of the guys just had a look and as far as he can tell its either origon or kauri.
sand it up and we'll see.
dont worry old bleached origon is pretty special once sanded and finished.

Astrid

[cazdids]

cheers for that i got one of my cabinet making friends coming round he is pretty well up on his timbers .... i will see what he says ............ i am lost with it

he said put a laquer on it not sure about that ..... could i still oil it ???????

[astrid]

If its going outside oil is the only way to go IMHO.
(This is where I duck for cover)
besides that the timber looks pretty dry and needs a feed (oil)
but it will have to be pure oil

Astrid

[MacS]

Its definitely not Oak.

Whatever, finish you deside to use, do a small section and then wait a week to see if there is any reaction?

Its so much easier to strip that small area then it is to do the whole table.

[cazdids]

come on macs ... what timber is it ????????

ima do a test piece underneath save any stripping