Mike Hanson
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It's all good, Stefan, and thanks again for all your efforts on this!
You might like to check compatibility before committing.TThen I have to decide whether to apply some type of rub-on poly, for added durability.
Supposedly as long as I let the Danish oil fully cure, I should be able to use a water based poly on top. I may end up being happy with the Danish oil alone, though.You might like to check compatibility before committing.
My favorite part of wood working is hand-sanding, followed by finishing. Therefore, it wasn't at all painful. They were also quite thin, so I was able to apply 2-3 coats per day. After 5 of the dark walnut tint, I decided it was as dark as I wanted. It wasn't as "soft and rich" as a wanted, though, so I added a three more coats of the natural tint. Apparently your not suppose to mix tints within a job, but it seems fine so far.8! That is dedication
I've seen so many variations of these recommendations. In my case, I tended to wait 4-12 hours between coats (depending on convenience), and I used 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper to apply all coats starting with the 3rd. I was working on the backs, so I was just experimenting/practicing.The first coat of Danish oil dries quickly, but subsequent coats need increasing time to cure. My general rule of thumb is about 4-5 coats applied:
t1 = 0
t2 = +8hr
t3 = +24hr
t4 = +3d
t5 = +7d
Light sanding / rubbing with wire-wool is needed only between the first three coats.