Chestnut Friction Polish is a premium shellac-based wood polish that delivers a rich, high-gloss finish in seconds. Ideal for woodturning, pens, bowls, decorative projects and fine woodworking, it enhances the natural beauty of timber while sealing the surface for a smooth, professional result.
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Chestnut Friction Polish is a fast-drying, shellac-based wood polish designed to produce a rich, high-gloss finish on timber. It is particularly popular for woodturning, pens, bowls, boxes and other small decorative woodworking projects.
The friction polish enhances the natural colour, grain and figure of the timber while creating a smooth, glossy protective surface. When applied on a spinning lathe, the heat generated by friction helps the polish cure almost instantly, allowing several coats to be built up quickly.
Chestnut Friction Polish can also be applied by hand to projects that cannot be finished on a lathe, using traditional polishing techniques.
Chestnut Friction Polish is ideal when you want to achieve a high-gloss wood finish quickly, particularly on turned timber and smaller decorative projects.
Chestnut Friction Polish is particularly suited to smaller woodworking and woodturning projects where a highly polished decorative finish is required.
Chestnut Friction Polish is a popular finish for woodturners because it produces a deep, glossy finish in a very short time.
When applied to a spinning piece of timber, the friction generated between the cloth and the wood creates heat, helping the shellac-based polish cure almost instantly. This allows additional thin coats to be applied quickly.
It is particularly effective on smaller turned projects such as pens, bottle stoppers, bowls, goblets, boxes and ornaments.
Chestnut Friction Polish is an excellent finish for wooden pens. Its fast-drying formulation allows multiple coats to be applied quickly while the pen is turning on the lathe.
The resulting high-gloss finish highlights the natural grain and figure of the timber and gives handmade pens a smooth, professional appearance.
For the best results, Chestnut Friction Polish can be used after a suitable sanding sealer.
Using a sanding sealer first can help create a smoother surface, reduce absorption and improve the depth and clarity of the finished polish.
Once the Friction Polish has cured, the Burnishing Cream can be used to further enhance the smoothness and gloss.
For the best results, prepare the timber carefully before applying the Friction Polish. Sand the surface smooth and remove all dust before finishing.
A sanding sealer can be applied first where required to provide a smoother base and reduce absorption.
Take care when using a cloth on a spinning lathe. Keep loose material away from the rotating equipment and follow appropriate workshop safety procedures.
Chestnut Friction Polish can also be applied by hand to suitable wooden surfaces and projects that cannot be finished on a lathe.
Product Type: Friction Polish
Base: Shellac
Finish: High Gloss
Application: Cloth, On the Lathe or Off the Lathe
Drying: Almost instant when used with friction on a spinning lathe
Suitable For: Hardwood, Softwood, Decorative Timber and Interior Woodwork
Recommended Projects: Pens, Bowls, Boxes, Goblets, Ornaments and Small Turned Items
Size: 500ml
Using Chestnut Friction Polish provides several benefits when a high-gloss decorative finish is required.
Chestnut Friction Polish is primarily designed for projects where appearance and a high-gloss finish are the main priorities.
It is particularly effective on small turned items because it can be applied and cured extremely quickly while the piece is rotating on a lathe.
For surfaces that receive heavy wear, prolonged moisture exposure or regular handling, a more durable lacquer or hard-wearing oil finish may be more appropriate.
For decorative woodturning, pens, ornaments and display pieces, however, Chestnut Friction Polish provides a quick and attractive high-gloss finish.
A shellac-based wood polish designed to produce a rich, high-gloss finish, particularly on woodturning projects and smaller decorative wooden items.
Yes. It is particularly suited to woodturning and is widely used for pens, bowls, goblets, boxes, ornaments and other turned timber.
Yes, although using a suitable sanding sealer first can provide a smoother base, reduce absorption and help produce a deeper, clearer finish.
Yes. It can be applied by hand using a clean lint-free cloth, although achieving the same rapid curing effect as friction on a spinning lathe is more difficult.
Two to four thin coats will usually produce an excellent high-gloss finish. Additional coats can be applied where a deeper finish is required.
Yes. It is an excellent choice for wooden pens and other small turned items because multiple coats can be applied quickly while the pen is rotating on the lathe.
Yes. It is suitable for bowls and other turned wooden vessels, although it is generally easiest to achieve an even finish on smaller projects.
Yes. It can be used on many hardwoods and softwoods and helps enhance the natural grain, colour and figure of the timber.
It provides an attractive decorative finish that is particularly suitable for display items and light-use projects. For surfaces exposed to heavy wear or prolonged moisture, a more durable lacquer or oil finish may be preferable.
Yes. Burnishing Cream can be used after the polish has cured to further enhance the smoothness and gloss of the finished surface.
Yes. The shellac content helps seal the timber while producing the characteristic high-gloss decorative finish.
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