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Permalink Reply by William McCauley on May 2, 2012 at 1:58am

Semi-gloss spray laquer, dries quickly, feels good in your hand, is easy to repair if chipped or scuffed.    

Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on May 2, 2012 at 2:19am

Tung. Oil. Super. Glue. Rub. Rub. Rub. Repeat.

Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on May 2, 2012 at 4:05am

I have been using Homer Formbys tung oil finish. Its not real tung oil but its easy to put on and I like the feel of it. This is just on the necks, the box's are done as far as I'm concerned.

Permalink Reply by J.Ed on May 2, 2012 at 4:25am

 I've been using Briwax Original ( http://www.briwax.com/ ) It makes a nice finish, comes in various colors and if you don't like it or make a mistake, it strips off fairly easily.

Permalink Reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry on May 2, 2012 at 6:34pm

I have used a beeswax waterproofing called Sno-Seal from  http://www.atsko.com/  and like the finish it gives the wood. Rub it in, let it sit and soak in for a while and wipe off the excess. Then buff it with a towel or shop rag. Has a nice feel when it is done and brings out the color of the wood.

Permalink Reply by Moon on May 17, 2012 at 3:55am

I use and like Tru - oil .It is a gun stock finish.The coats are dry in 2 hours so a good smoothly sanded neck ,with a few coats of the Tru - oil . So no waiting til the next day to put it all together.

Permalink Reply by wormil on May 21, 2012 at 7:22am

Does anyone put a finish on paper covered boxes? I was thinking of spraying lacquer but I'm a little unsure how that will work on paper.

Permalink Reply by Jim burt on May 21, 2012 at 11:34am

Lacquer can go on about anything.....It depend if you spraying a wooden  or cardboard cigar box ..Test it on a old cigar box 1st..I would use the can spraying lacquer and buy the Good Stuff....You will have less problems....

Permalink Reply by wormil on May 21, 2012 at 2:38pm

I already have spray lacquer and unfortunately I don't have any old boxes. The boxes I have are "cardboard" although they actually have a 1/8" wood core covered with layers of paper. My fear is the paper may delaminate from the solvents in the lacquer. But if I don't protect the face, I'm worried the paper will get scuffed and torn.

Permalink Reply by Jim burt on May 21, 2012 at 4:31pm

If you are useing cardboard box...reglue any lose paper on it....spray light coat....lacquer doesnt build coat like poly's....Be careful if you use acrylic lacquer...It isnt flexible enough for wood movement will cause tiny cracks in the finish...

 

Permalink Reply by Jim burt on May 24, 2012 at 11:55am

Shellac is another good finishing too....It a good sealer or basic coat....It also can be use as a finally finish on the cigar box too...