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Finish for Mahogany

Postby Deejay » 18 Feb 2019, 10:55

Morning all

I have a piece of what I believe to be a mahogany mantle shelf, recovered from a skip outside a 1970's house. I'm turning some stands from it, to protect worktops from hot pots and would like suggestions for a suitable finish.

I've got a fair range of finishing oils. Anything I should avoid?

I would like something to make a reasonable seal, but stuff like this is made to be used rather than admired, so they will get knocked about.

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Re: Finish for Mahogany

Postby Woodbloke » 18 Feb 2019, 11:52

Probably unfashionable these days, but I'd plonk for a couple of coats of matt or satin polyurethane which is pretty much bullet proof - Rob
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Re: Finish for Mahogany

Postby Mike G » 18 Feb 2019, 12:22

Yeah, on a small thing like this I'm with Rob. You could thin it with white spirit and rub it on/ off, building up a few layers without the danger of brushmarks from normal polyurethane.
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Re: Finish for Mahogany

Postby Dalboy » 18 Feb 2019, 17:35

+1 from me as well
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Re: Finish for Mahogany

Postby 9fingers » 18 Feb 2019, 17:39

For a good heat resistant trivet then set a few metal rods (stainless steel,brass or aluminium(maybe)) into the upper surface. Ball ended router cutter the same radius as the rods about 40-50% diameter deep.

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Re: Finish for Mahogany

Postby Deejay » 19 Feb 2019, 11:24

Morning all

Thanks for the replies.

PU varnish is a good idea. I'll give it a try.

I started making these (in the form of buttons) when I was give some surplus laminated worktop. I usually give them to the Christmas fair at the school which the grandchildren attend , so they are fairly 'cheap and cheerful', but Bob's metal insert suggestion has started me thinking.

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Re: Finish for Mahogany

Postby Andyp » 19 Feb 2019, 15:58

In a kitchen environment where splashes, stains and even burns are likely how long will any finish last. My hand made trivets are all unfinished.
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Re: Finish for Mahogany

Postby Deejay » 19 Feb 2019, 16:32

Afternoon Andy

I know what you mean about splashes etc. The ones made from laminated worktop have a degree of 'randomness' about the grain and splashes dont seem to be as noticeable. In any case, I don't mind if they have a few stains and dinks inthem. It just shows that they've been used, like the top of a workbench. They are functional things which have a shelf life.

This mahogany looks almost machine made. Dead straight with uniform grain. Not stuff I would normally choose for turned things. I like irreguarities like knots, crotches and inclusions.

They are not for me so I just want something to seal them and make them reasonably wipe clean. (In my experience it's the turmeric that messes them up :D )

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Re: Finish for Mahogany

Postby Andyp » 19 Feb 2019, 18:54

If they are for gifts then a finish is must to max the wow factor out of the box. :)
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