WATCO FINISHING WAX

[UNCLE_RICK]

Anybody ever use 'watco finishing wax'? I saw it used in the WCI finishing issue and am going to pick some up at the Dallas Woodcraft tomorrow. Any tips? What kind of wood have you used it on? What did you use for a base coat?

Thanks
Rick

[oldbearx2]

Hey I have been using Watco for about a year now. Use it mostly on basswood that I tint with oil paint. It comes in 3 different colors nautral, light walnut and dark walnut. I usually mix 1 part dark to 2 parts natural for the color I want. I think it works great. When you put in on let it set for about 5 minutes then blot off the excess with a paper towell. Let it dry and then buff it out. have fun, carve oldbearx2

[DiamondWillow]

I just bought some Watco Wax also and going to try some on Cottonwood bark and then might try some on Basswood. Don't know how it is going to work. I saw it in a book on carving bark so thought I would try it. Will let you know when I get around to using it.

Gene

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

How long does it take to dry? :P

[bbowers]

I usually let it sit overnight before I buff it. I saw it in Jeff Phares book. Doews anyone know where to buy a buffer that fits in a drill? It is pictured in Phare's book, but I have yet to locate one. Hand buffing works but I think power would be better.
Thanks-
Barry

[AlArchie]

Barry, you can buy a mandrel with a 1/4 inch shank to fit drill chucks that will accept those cotton or felt buffing wheels in just about any hardware store. Â*Lee Valley and Woodcrafters carry special buffing wheels made especially for buffing up wood turning projects. Â*they are made in straight wheel and cup shaped models. Â*Either looks like thye would mount on those generic mandrels.

If you can't find just the mandrel, look in the grinding wheel section and you might find one with a small stone wheel or wire brush attached. Â*There is another type made for a circular sander that chucks into a drill. Â*Both types have a screw/washer set up that allow the wheel to be removed and you can replace it with a buff.

Al

[Kenny_S]

If you have an old soft show brush, It works great. Be sure it let it try for about 5 to ten minutes and blot up excess, then let it dry for 24 hours before buffing.