Finish for a Salad Bowl

[Chuck Augenbraun]

I have turned my first large bowl which is Maple and approximately 15 x 6.5 inches. It has been sanded and finished with Yorkshire grit. No final finish yet. I would like to use it as a salad bowl and was looking for finishing suggestions. I prefer a finish that is not a high gloss. I would also like a food safe but durable finish that will stand up to use and cleaning. Appreciate any advice

 

[Ron Solfest]

I think you’ve already made your choice with Yorkshire grit as it contains wax that will make adding another finish difficult.

For future reference I’d recommend Bob Flexner’s book of finishes. A wealth of knowledge, well organized and very readable.

By the way, pretty bowl

 

[Vincent Vogel]

I have been using Sutherland Welles polymerized tung oil. I use the Food Grade D-Limone orange thinner. Have had good luck with it, you can vary the shine by how you mix it with the thinner you use. I put four to five coats on and let it cure for a few days between coats and burnish with a 1500 grit scotch brute pad between coats. I have made some bowls with this finish for some neighbors and they actually use them for salad bowls, they put salad in them with dressing on it and wash them with soap and water when done. That was two years ago and they said they are holding up fine.

 

[Rip Littig]

I vote for Osmo Top Oil Clear Matte finish. So many options from which to choose that'll work well. Very nice work, especially for a first large bowl.

 

[john lucas]

Read the latest article in American Woodturner on food safe finishes

 

[Will Armstrong]

1500 grit scotch brute pad between coats.

Some great suggestions here! Question for Vincent- Which colour of the Scotch Brite pads is 1500 grit? Thanks

 

[Alan Weinberg]

Seri Robinson has an article on finishes in this month’s AAW magazine, American Woodturner.

 

[Chuck Augenbraun]

I think you’ve already made your choice with Yorkshire grit as it contains wax that will make adding another finish difficult.

For future reference I’d recommend Bob Flexner’s book of finishes. A wealth of knowledge, well organized and very readable.

By the way, pretty bowl

I think you’ve already made your choice with Yorkshire grit as it contains wax that will make adding another finish difficult.

For future reference I’d recommend Bob Flexner’s book of finishes. A wealth of knowledge, well organized and very readable.

By the way, pretty bowl

That's interesting. I was under the impression that additional finishes could be added on top of the friction polish
Thanks for the feedback
Chuck

 

[Chuck Augenbraun]

I have been using Sutherland Welles polymerized tung oil. I use the Food Grade D-Limone orange thinner. Have had good luck with it, you can vary the shine by how you mix it with the thinner you use. I put four to five coats on and let it cure for a few days between coats and burnish with a 1500 grit scotch brute pad between coats. I have made some bowls with this finish for some neighbors and they actually use them for salad bowls, they put salad in them with dressing on it and wash them with soap and water when done. That was two years ago and they said they are holding up fine.

Thanks, Vincent
I am interested in this approach and I can find the Sutherland Welles product online but found several variants of the Orange Thinner. Could you share the product you use and where it can be purchased. This is very helpful

Chuck

 

[Chuck Augenbraun]

Seri Robinson has an article on finishes in this month’s AAW magazine, American Woodturner.

I will check it out
thanks
Chuck

 

[robo hippy]

I have been a walnut oil user for years, mostly from the Doctor's Woodshop.

robo hippy

 

[Ron Solfest]

That's interesting. I was under the impression that additional finishes could be added on top of the friction polish
Thanks for the feedback
Chuck

Actually I’ve never tried. Let us know, but I suspect wax would get in the way of good adherence.