Re: Hacker Mayflower II wood finish
I believe I used a Danish oil on my Mayflower II. It just means a blend of varnish and linseed oil - the oil soaks in and 'nourishes' the wood, while the varnish provides a bit of a protective surface finish. I'd say the end result is 'satin' which is what I was looking for.
A stick of beeswax and elbow grease is another good way of getting a resilient finish.
My favourite way for most woods remains simple linseed oil. It's terribly easy to apply, can't go wrong and its only downside is not sitting on the surface to protect the wood like a varnish does. For most purposes I find this not to matter.
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