Best way to finish Yew

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evanso82

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Hi,

Am a newbie to this website and woodworking, so please be gentle with me. I have got a quick questions, ive made some picture frames and candle holders from Yew and I was wondering what would be the best wax/oil or something else to finish it with.

Thanks for any help

Mark
 
Matt and dull, I think I dont want anything shiney, I want something to bring the grain out.
 
Chestnut do a couple of tins of spray lacquer - you can get them at Turners retreat / ebay etc. Different finishes, matt / gloss etc.
Use sanding sealer first tho then spray them with a light coat, de-nib with some fine sandpaper then another fine coat.
Obviously, they are heard wearing finishes, if you don't need a hard wearing finish then wax 'em or danish oil em.
 
Thanks Steve, it hasnt got to be hard wearing, so ill use either danish oil or wax as ive got some lying around
 
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