tonyturley
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My latest build was finished in several thin layers of thinned oil-based poly over several thin layers of 1 lb shellac, buffing lightly with gray Scotchbrite between layers. I like the way the finish turned out, but I'm looking to eliminate VOC-containing finishes and thinners from my shop. I also make bowls from offcuts from downed trees I find, and I have a variety of finishes I've used. Yesterday I decided to order some Odie's Oil after watching a variety of videos and reading reviews. There was a post on UU about 8 years ago where a member was trying to sell a uke that had been finished in Odie's, and he said he had switched to that exclusively. However, he hasn't been seen on the forum for years, so no way to ask him any questions. It's the only post that comes up if I search UU for "Odie's", so I'm assuming no one else has tried it on a uke.
I'm going to try the Odie's on a piece of scrap tonewood before I use it on anything important. Other than Odie's, what other non-VOC finishes are there suitable for a uke? Shellac comes to mind. Anything else?
I'm going to try the Odie's on a piece of scrap tonewood before I use it on anything important. Other than Odie's, what other non-VOC finishes are there suitable for a uke? Shellac comes to mind. Anything else?