What is the best way to make a oil finish satin?

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What is the best way to make a oil finish satin?

Post by Herman » Tue May 29, 2018 12:45 pm

The baritone I am building has to get a Tru-oil neck finish, but it has to be satin/as natural as can be.
What can I use in the final stage
-fine steelwool
-fine sandpaper 2000#
-someting else like sandblasting or so -;)
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Re: What is the best way to make a oil finish satin?

Post by Dave Bagwill » Tue May 29, 2018 3:24 pm

I've had luck with steel wool. Better luck with that white scotch pad.
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Re: What is the best way to make a oil finish satin?

Post by Rick Milliken » Tue May 29, 2018 10:32 pm

Another vote for scotch brite pads. I use grey with a little tru-oil or boiled linseed oil for lube. I did try tripoli and rottenstone as well, but liked the results with scotch brite pads best.

I haven’t found steel wool that is good quality for a while.
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Re: What is the best way to make a oil finish satin?

Post by Herman » Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:36 am

Thanks guys,
I'll try the pad
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Re: What is the best way to make a oil finish satin?

Post by Binthe6 » Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:34 am

Dave Bagwill wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 3:24 pm I've had luck with steel wool. Better luck with that white scotch pad.
Dave, with using the white scotch pad for satin finish, is it best to wait about a week until the finish is cured or after drying but while the finish is still uncured? Dry or with some kind of a lube? Thanks for all of your contribution in this forum.
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Re: What is the best way to make a oil finish satin?

Post by Binthe6 » Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:39 pm

Rick Milliken wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 10:32 pm Another vote for scotch brite pads. I use grey with a little tru-oil or boiled linseed oil for lube. I did try tripoli and rottenstone as well, but liked the results with scotch brite pads best.

I haven’t found steel wool that is good quality for a while.
Check this steel wool : https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/to ... steel-wool

Good option for Scotch Brite type abrasive pads (scroll for grits available) : https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/to ... em=08K0313

AND 3M (white) rubbing pads BUT may no long be available. : https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/to ... bbing-pads
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