Psyxologos Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) I aqcuired today the bench pictured in the attachment. It is made of driftwood and comes from Malaysia (I think, it might be Philippines instead). It has a lot of curves and crevices, and the inside of some is rough. It also has a few cracks, thankfully in places that do not compromise its structural intergrity. It has has been stored for a while and as a result it has some muck (will clean after I brush and hoover it). I plan to (very lightly and carefully) smoothen up some of the surfaces inside some of the crevices with a dremel so the splinters and loose parts that exist will go and the said areas will look better. Thought it is prudent I clear it up properly and then treat it with some sort of oil or varnish. the question is which product should I use? Any help and advice is most welcome. Thank you in advance! Edited April 17, 2015 by Psyxologos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Osmo oil. Fantastic stuff mate! http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/brand/osmo?gclid=CISv2I7v_sQCFRQatAod7icAHQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Danish Oil also works well. I would allow a generous amount to soak into the wood. http://danish-oil.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 If sanding out some of the rough patches is a problem you could infill them with a matching tinted wax or even some of the wood finish or metallic resins for a contrast. A crack could be stabilised by glue and clamping or even by a wooden dowel peg glued in if in an appropriate place. +1 for the Osmo oil, brilliant stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Have used a lot of the Osmo Polyoxoyl waxes. It really is good stuff and pleasant to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I would give Natrual bees wax a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Looks like a exotic hardwood I would use a natural beeswax polish applied with fine wire wool and than buff it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 if its driftwood it may well contain alot of salt so test a small out of the way area incase there is a reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 thanks guys. I think Danish oil or Osmo Polyx Hard Wax Oil seem to be the way forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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