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I read that Tung oil was a good finisher, but I'm looking for a good finish if not that one, and the best process to treat said wood. This is African Ipe, if that matters.

And no, I'm not done sanding.

Edit: I want to put a design on this too, I was thinking I would use the woodburner.

I read that Tung oil was a good finisher, but I'm looking for a good finish if not that one, and the best process to treat said wood. This is African Ipe, if that matters. And no, I'm not done sanding. Edit: I want to put a design on this too, I was thinking I would use the woodburner.

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How durable does it have to be? Look up “film finishes.”

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As durable as a ring has to be...?

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Wipe on polyurethane? It is thinned down so it will not build up enough to chip off.

Edit; come to think of it any thinned down barrier coat would be better than an oil which will dissipate. high-quality shellac thinned with alcohol or nitrocellulose lacquer thinned with lacquer thinner. You could even play around with clear nail polish that I think is thinned with acetone.