Finish for walnut block

Waterlox Original in gloss.

Why shiny, though? I prefer seeing the -wood- beneath the finish, myself.

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If you want really easy it's hard to beat the M> > Just a block of walnut with holes drilled in it to hold some desk stuff.

I would go with wipe on too. I am proof it is idiot-proof.

If you want to pop the grain up a little better you can start with boiled linseed oil, let it dry thoroughly and then follow it with poly. Both finishes are easy, dry pretty quickly and provide a very nice finish on walnut. Also, the poly is easy to touch up if minor scratches occur.

RonB

------------------------------- Before you shoot the lacquer, apply some BLO, then wait a week before you shoot.

"Mikey likes it", so will you, IMHO.

Lew

The easiest is the can of spray lacquer you have. It is not quite as nice as shellac, shellac is perfect for walnut and maple, and is fool proof. You have to open the can, stir and apply a couple of times and steel wool it, so it is not quite as easy, but the result is spectacular.

...I do a "sample" once in-a-while and need it done reeeeeel quick. Two rattle-cans: hit it with shellac sealer/finish (I use Zinsser), wait a few minutes (or 'til it doesn't smell) and maybe touch with some 220 laying around, then lacquer (any brand handy, pick ur sheen). Some of these "samples" I still have laying around and they look great! Not to mention, your project has a bunch of holes that won't do well with either a brush *or* a wipe...love them rattle-cans...

cg

The ultimate finish for walnut is shellac, either rubbed or French polished. Orange shellac adds a nice warm tone.