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Friction polish is a finish that cures from the heat generated when the wood is rubbed with a cloth or paper towel while spinning on the lathe.

The most common version (and most commercial friction polishes) are shellac based. They produce a very high gloss, but aren't known for resistance to wear.

There are also oil/wax friction polishes that are great for utilitarian items. The fairly common mineral oil/wax finish used on treenware is an example that is known for being 'food safe'. I make a version that I use on tool handles from boiled linseed oil, and paste wax that I liquify by dissolving in turpentine. Finishes the wood, but also feels good in the hands.

I make a friction polish using lacquer that is much more abrasion resistant than the commercial shellac-based polishes. Equal quantities of a good quality lacquer, lacquer thinner, and an oil - I use pure tung oil, but boiled linseed also works if you are satisfied with the slightly stronger amber color.

<blockquote data-quote="Louie_Powell" data-source="post: 180788" data-attributes="member: 602">Not so fast - - -Friction polish is a finish that cures from the heat generated when the wood is rubbed with a cloth or paper towel while spinning on the lathe.The most common version (and most commercial friction polishes) are shellac based.&nbsp; They produce a very high gloss, but aren&#039;t known for resistance to wear.There are also oil/wax friction polishes that are great for utilitarian items.&nbsp; The fairly common mineral oil/wax finish used on treenware is an example that is known for being &#039;food safe&#039;.&nbsp; I make a version that I use on tool handles from boiled linseed oil, and paste wax that I liquify by dissolving in turpentine.&nbsp; Finishes the wood, but also feels good in the hands.I make a friction polish using lacquer that is much more abrasion resistant than the commercial shellac-based polishes.&nbsp; Equal quantities of a good quality lacquer, lacquer thinner, and an oil - I use pure tung oil, but boiled linseed also works if you are satisfied with the slightly stronger amber color.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Louie_Powell, post: 180788, member: 602"] Not so fast - - - Friction polish is a finish that cures from the heat generated when the wood is rubbed with a cloth or paper towel while spinning on the lathe. The most common version (and most commercial friction polishes) are shellac based. They produce a very high gloss, but aren't known for resistance to wear. There are also oil/wax friction polishes that are great for utilitarian items. The fairly common mineral oil/wax finish used on treenware is an example that is known for being 'food safe'. I make a version that I use on tool handles from boiled linseed oil, and paste wax that I liquify by dissolving in turpentine. Finishes the wood, but also feels good in the hands. I make a friction polish using lacquer that is much more abrasion resistant than the commercial shellac-based polishes. Equal quantities of a good quality lacquer, lacquer thinner, and an oil - I use pure tung oil, but boiled linseed also works if you are satisfied with the slightly stronger amber color. [/QUOTE]

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