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[Plentipotential]

Just bought an old Oak roll top desk. Needs some love and I need to buy some plywood with an oak veneer. Any pointers as to where.

[Amberdrake]

Bought these in 1991 with my bonus.Only had to replace a #13 but was my own fault.Used a pipe to get extra leverage on a rusted bolt[emoji85][emoji15]

haha my dad sat down and saw me reading post, his was bought 1970's still looks new for most part.

[Rocket-Boy]

I would go for the linseed option but it really is a bad idea as no-one is going to re-apply it as often as it needs to be done - a GIVEN.

 

Woodoc makes an outdoor product that I would use.

 

Rystix is also a briliant product but does not come in a clear clear (you figure it out)

I enjoy applying linseed oil, always nice to see the colours come back to life.

 

Random question directed at anyone... do we get water based polyurethane in SA? I see its a very common finish in the states but cant find any locally manufactured stuff. 

[Ed-Zulu]

I enjoy applying linseed oil, always nice to see the colours come back to life.

 

Random question directed at anyone... do we get water based polyurethane in SA? I see its a very common finish in the states but cant find any locally manufactured stuff. 

Rystix comes to mind

[Rocket-Boy]

Rystix comes to mind

Thanks, I checked them out and they only seem to do a solvent based poly. they do have a water based deck sealer though but Im not sure how suitable that would be for interior type projects I do.

[Ed-Zulu]

Thanks, I checked them out and they only seem to do a solvent based poly. they do have a water based deck sealer though but Im not sure how suitable that would be for interior type projects I do.

I somehow remember this same question coming up from someone else in this thread some time ago and there were at least two named...l'll check tonight and post below

[stefmeister]

Thanks, I checked them out and they only seem to do a solvent based poly. they do have a water based deck sealer though but Im not sure how suitable that would be for interior type projects I do.

https://www.woodoc.com/en/products/woodoc-25-water-borne-floor-sealer

 

Use this on some random projects - mostly related to workshop duties and not furniture.

Finish is rather nice, little "yellowing/staining effect", and dries quickly.

[BSG]

Bought these in 1991 with my bonus.Only had to replace a #13 but was my own fault.Used a pipe to get extra leverage on a rusted bolt[emoji85][emoji15]

Yah I broke my nr 17, also used a pipe (very long one) for leverage. But that was school fees, luckily I bought many of the most used spanners in pairs of 2.

[porqui]

I enjoy applying linseed oil, always nice to see the colours come back to life.

 

Random question directed at anyone... do we get water based polyurethane in SA? I see its a very common finish in the states but cant find any locally manufactured stuff. 

 

Yes - Woodoc has one and there are others but somehow not the same quality as in US.

They somehow do not want to penetrate the wood properly and some of them are not clear but a bit opaque. Tested the Woodoc one on a job today and then opted for Woodoc 10 instead.

 

Rystix is solvent based and not a polyurethane. They do have a water based one. Solvent based still seems to be tougher and often a superior finish.

 

I often use use Woodoc - 1st coat liberally aplied with brush and all subsequent coats are applied with a cloth pad (small) made from an OLD t-shirt and fairly thinly. The more coats the more amazing the luster.

Edited September 10, 2018 by porqui

[Capricorn]

I somehow remember this same question coming up from someone else in this thread some time ago and there were at least two named...l'll check tonight and post below

Rystix armafloor (interior) an armadek (exterior), both are water based.

 

The solvent based one RB is referring to could be the Interior Coating, which I see is solvent based.

They also have an Exterior Sealer, also solvent based.

Edited September 10, 2018 by Capricorn

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Good friend of mine is a director at Rystix, chemical engineer, so shout if you have any questions and I can ask......

It is a local PE based company.

[Tothehills]

Made some placemates for friends whom love cats from Polular trees I cut down

 

[LeTurbo]

Rystix armafloor (interior) an armadek (exterior), both are water based.

 

The solvent based one RB is referring to could be the Interior Coating, which I see is solvent based.

They also have an Exterior Sealer, also solvent based.

Scandalous! I've actually started using the Rystix Armafloor on a lot of furniture, especially the lighter coloured woods like beech and ash. It's also lasted well on a countertop in the workshop kitchen. 

[Capricorn]

Scandalous! I've actually started using the Rystix Armafloor on a lot of furniture, especially the lighter coloured woods like beech and ash. It's also lasted well on a countertop in the workshop kitchen. 

lolwut?

I use the armafloor on my countertops as well. Works very, very well. Love how it doesn't yellow the lighter woods like maple/birch.

[LeTurbo]

Just bought an old Oak roll top desk. Needs some love and I need to buy some plywood with an oak veneer. Any pointers as to where.

 

Chipboard with oak is common, but I haven't ever come across a plywood. I think you'll have to get it made up. We've got Veneercraft in Cape Town, but I don't know who is your neck of the woods. It's around R800 square metre for veneering, but that was a few years ago.

[porqui]

Just a little weekend job.

French Oak with Woodoc 10.

Mortice and loose tenon joints.

Edited September 12, 2018 by porqui