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Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
By:Mike
Date: 12/19/2000, 7:08 pm
In Response To: Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT) (Brian Nystrom)

Watco Danish oil finishes might be just the trick for
: cocobolo.

I have used Watco, Minwax Antique Oil, and a homemade boiled linseed/turpentine/beeswax finish on paddles and other projects exposed to saltwater. Even multiple coats couldn't hold any shine for more than a few exposures.

Messages In This Thread

Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
David Dick -- 12/19/2000, 6:22 am
Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
Mike M -- 12/21/2000, 12:03 pm
Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
David Dick -- 12/22/2000, 12:35 am
Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
Charles Cooper -- 12/21/2000, 1:29 pm
Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
Brian Nystrom -- 12/19/2000, 11:27 am
Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
Mike -- 12/19/2000, 7:08 pm
The original question...
Brian Nystrom -- 12/20/2000, 10:37 am
Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
Mike Hanks -- 12/19/2000, 10:00 am
Re: Varnish over Cocobolo (OT)
Ross Leidy -- 12/19/2000, 10:18 am