I did a search for this topic because I thought there might be something significant on it. I didn't see anything so I'm bringing it up.
I'm looking for a resilient coating for turned objects such as pens, tool handles, cooking/serving utensil handles, etc, that has a satin or non-shiny sheen. In some applications I feel like the glare from the coating detracts from the natural beauty of the wood and I think I want to try it for certain projects. Satin polyurethane comes to mind but I'm not sure.
Something I have that might be good is mineral oil. It penetrates the wood and is very cheap. The problem with mineral oil is that it doesn't make a hard coating that protects the wood. Also, it requires reapplication. If I sell someone a pen they're not going to rub it with oil every couple of months. I have a can currently of semigloss PU, a can of gloss lacquer, and some friction polish. I've also thought about getting a gloss finish and then buffing it with supah-fine steel wool. I'm just tossing out ideas here in hopes that maybe someone's already tried them and can discuss it briefly.
Ed
I'm looking for a resilient coating for turned objects such as pens, tool handles, cooking/serving utensil handles, etc, that has a satin or non-shiny sheen. In some applications I feel like the glare from the coating detracts from the natural beauty of the wood and I think I want to try it for certain projects. Satin polyurethane comes to mind but I'm not sure.
Something I have that might be good is mineral oil. It penetrates the wood and is very cheap. The problem with mineral oil is that it doesn't make a hard coating that protects the wood. Also, it requires reapplication. If I sell someone a pen they're not going to rub it with oil every couple of months. I have a can currently of semigloss PU, a can of gloss lacquer, and some friction polish. I've also thought about getting a gloss finish and then buffing it with supah-fine steel wool. I'm just tossing out ideas here in hopes that maybe someone's already tried them and can discuss it briefly.
Ed