[PhilR31]

hi I’ve just joined and saw some notes on Huon Pine - whilst recently there in Huon Country I purchased some timber and shippeD it home. I’m in the process of making a chess board for my son with Huon Pine and Blackwood from same area - Gordon - Franklin river ( recommend it) question is can I use an oil / wax based finish on both Timbers? Given that the Blackwood is harder than the Huon pine?
Amateur carpenter!

 

[jw2170]

G'day and welcome to the forum, @PhilR31 .

You might gete a better response if you post your query in the Fininshing section of the forum. (also check in the Australian Woodwork Forum)

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[old55]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[papasombre]

Welcome to the forum, Amateur carpenter. Like you, I am also an amateur.
I have made a pair of chessboards and other 3D board projects using pine and hardwoods. I have had no problems with the mineral oil application. Just some additional coatings of mineral oil to get an even shine.
First time to hear about Huon pine.