Finish Pine Question

[Foxfold]

I haven't been able to get to my saw for a while as 'life' gets in the way sometimes. However, for my own sanity I went to the shop today and played on my first love, my bandsaw.   A question about finishing if you don't mind.  I've never cut Pine before so don't know what kind of finish to put on this piece. If I remember rightly Pine doesn't take a stain very well but will it take a Danish Oil ?  How does everyone finish their Pine stuff.?  It's roughly 8" high by 9½" wide when stood together.

[jollyred]

Pine will take any of the oil finishes quite well.  And it can be stained if a "conditioner" is used first.  This will reduce the tendency pine has to be "splotchy" when stained.  I will usually paint pine, but I sometimes put on an oil finish if it has a nice grain pattern.

Tom

[teachnlearn]

Pine is a 'soft wood'. Check your conditioner or stain conditioner to help with the absorbtion. Its going to drink the stain. RJF

[teachnlearn]

7 hours ago, jollyred said:

Pine will take any of the oil finishes quite well.  And it can be stained if a "conditioner" is used first.  This will reduce the tendency pine has to be "splotchy" when stained.  I will usually paint pine, but I sometimes put on an oil finish if it has a nice grain pattern. Some folks go primer and paint, which is one way, and you can go artistic, buy the little craft paints and go to town on the two with colors. RJF

Tom

 

[wombatie]

I use a lot of pine and always use Danish Oil.  3 coats makes it looks glossy.

Marg

[amazingkevin]

Good to know!!!

[JAC1961]

I like using boiled linseed oil on pine when it's something ornamental that won't see any wear and tear.  I also like the amber color that it gives pine.  I just brush it on heavy with a chip or junk brush, keep it wet for 5 or 10 minutes and then wipe it off.  I let it dry a day or 2 and repeat.  You can also top coat with wax after it thoroughly cures or add another coat if it needs it.

[Dan]

I think it would look cool painted. Otherwise, like the others suggested. 

[John B]

I use all the standard finishing techniques with pine and have very few problems.
Pine will yellow with age.
Lacquer helps it retain it's new look longer. Polyurethane and Linseed oil will impart a yellowing upon finishing, which will deepen with age.

[Woodmaster1]

I use watco oil stains and Arm-R-Seal for a finish. That is what I used on a farmhouse table I completed a couple of months ago.

 

[Hermit]

Charles Neil on YouTube is the master finisher in my opinion. Sadly I read he passed away not long ago but here is a video on finishing pine. 

 

Just search his name and he'll keep you busy for awhile.