I've got a couple of larger hollow forms (12 to 14 inches, black cherry and ambrosia maple, both end grain pieces) that I want a high gloss finish on. Understanding that the foundation to any great finish is the prep (I'm going up to 2000 grit on my sanding) I was thinking of trying a friction polish and wondered what any of your experiences with it are. Specifically, I'm considering what's commonly referred to as O. B. Shine Juice, made up of equal parts Bulls Eye Clear Shellac, boiled linseed oil and denatured alcohol.
I'd appreciate any good or bad experiences anyone has had with this type of finish, and I'm open to other high gloss suggestions. Let me say that I have no experience with spraying anything.
Finally, I realize that there are plenty of people who prefer a low to subtle sheen on their work, but I'm really looking for high gloss on these pieces. If we all like the same things, it would be a really boring world.
Thanks for any help,
Grey
I'd appreciate any good or bad experiences anyone has had with this type of finish, and I'm open to other high gloss suggestions. Let me say that I have no experience with spraying anything.
Finally, I realize that there are plenty of people who prefer a low to subtle sheen on their work, but I'm really looking for high gloss on these pieces. If we all like the same things, it would be a really boring world.
Thanks for any help,
Grey