HOW-TO: Apply a Wipe-On Finish to Fine Woodworking

By alama | March 30, 2022 |

HOW-TO: Apply a Wipe-On Finish to Fine Woodworking

A 5-minute lesson on how to apply a simple, wipe-on finish to fine woodworking. Easier than polyurethane and more repairable, watch and see how it’s done. When it comes to wipe-on wood finish, different products involved somewhat different application processes. That’s why it’s important to understand the differences between different wipe-on finish products and learn proper application techniques when applying them to fine woodworking.

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25 Comments

  1. renato a on March 30, 2022 at 5:52 pm

    Is it food safe ???



  2. Joshua Smith on March 30, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    I’m confused as to why regular polyurethane is not all that repairable but the wipe-on polyurethane is…



  3. Preston Miller on March 30, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    This dude has to be gavin mcginnis man. I feel like I’m being trolled hahaha to good. Love the video man really good info and entertaining



  4. Alexander T on March 30, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    Good method, will try it next time as i found that just wiping is VERY slow. On some wood (veneer) It took me 20 or more layers just to get it thick enough to start any real sanding/polishing. Should’ve used brush from the start instead of wiping those first 5-10 layers that get soaked/fill all the dimples anyway.



  5. Mr. Steve O on March 30, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    can you add a tint to the polyurethane to add a little color and avoid having to use a stain process beforehand ( would be a great time saver ) thanks !



  6. BloxygenBoy on March 30, 2022 at 6:05 pm

    Storing oil-based finishes and varnish can be a problem. The leftovers skin over or thicken and become useless. Bloxygen is the fix! Use this inert gas and you can store leftovers for years. See http://www.bloxygen.com for more. Also see Bloxygen Videos at http://youtu.be/2eNP5QtrKO4



  7. akaredcrossbow on March 30, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    Can I use this wipe on poly to finish the top of a dining room table? How many coats should I do? Can I also use your finishing technique sanding with 320 or 400 and using the scuff pads on the dual orbital sander?
    Thank You 👍🏻👍🏻



  8. Samantha on March 30, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Followed your excellent video after staining my sanded 19c chestnut vanity for my bathroom renovation. It came out perfectly, looks very professional. Thankyou



  9. Edward Turpin on March 30, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    I really like the tone of this video. Reminds me of Bob Ross.



  10. Rios Moodie on March 30, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    Woodprix has very good designs and plans.



  11. Me P on March 30, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    Ive learned a new technique. Thank you Sir!



  12. PAMELA on March 30, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    What do you recomend for sealed a sideboard big size? Because when you have a big surface is so difficult to find a technic to make it prefect without strokes or others marks. I tryed using varathane poly water base with sponge and brush but in darks colors you can see all the shades of the product. thank you



  13. akaredcrossbow on March 30, 2022 at 6:21 pm

    Nice video!
    I just tried this product, followed the instructions on the back and pretty much the way you did it and very disappointed with the end result. I think I will stick to the traditional polyurethane for now on. Thank You!



  14. szeinner on March 30, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    I prefer to use a foam brush versus the chip brush to apply as the chip brush always likes to leave behind bristles in my finish. Don’t like picking those out.



  15. Jason Krohn on March 30, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    I thought with a wipe on Polly you was supposed to use a rag to apply it and a brush for the brush on Pollys.



  16. wahinenuiloa on March 30, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    Very informative video. thanks for posting!



  17. Rick Miles on March 30, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Is there a benefit to applying 1 or 2 coats of shellac first?



  18. Larry B on March 30, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    While not a BAD video, there are a few "Nope!" moments. Like brushing it on and then rubbing it all off? No reason at all to do that! Start with a cloth applicator to begin with. Buying the pre-mixed wipe-on? Nope…mix your own.



  19. Videpedia on March 30, 2022 at 6:37 pm

    Thanks. 3:21 Why sand it ? After it’s all done, would it be safe and 100% not poisonous/cancerous to touch it once dried ? How long would it last ? Is the protection good for water and greases ?



  20. BloxygenBoy on March 30, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    Storing oil-based finishes and varnish can be a problem.  The leftovers skin over or thicken and become useless. Bloxygen is the fix!  Use this inert gas and you can store leftovers for years.  See @t for more.  Also see Bloxygen Videos at @rKO4



  21. Troy D on March 30, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    It’s far cheaper to mix your own using mineral spirits and a can of satin polyurethane. A can of wipe on poly is quite expensive for what you get, so much better to make your own. I like to start out with a 50-50 mix, and then for the final coats maybe 1 to 3. I’ve seen one guy use 600 grit sandpaper when applying the final finish, so it can come out with that really hand rubbed look and super smooth. A final coat of beeswax is quite nice too.



  22. Mahmood Hameed on March 30, 2022 at 6:42 pm

    great job
    how long should i wait before applying the next coat. and what grid of sand paper should i sand between them.



  23. McDonald's.Sprite on March 30, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    Can I use the wipe on poly on top of tung oil treated wood ?



  24. Saturn V on March 30, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    I’ve been using this stuff for years. I am currently refinishing a dulcimer made in the 80’s out of walnut. The soundboard, the top of the instrument, is book matched on either side of the fret board. I know little about how wood is cut, but I am on my third coat and the wood is still absorbing the poly on the soundboard. I am using a microfiber for the application and it works well though it does leave chunks of fiber on the piece. I am buffing in between coats with 0000 steel wool and blowing it out with an air compressor and then rubbing it down with a tack cloth. For some reason, that sound board is going to take many coats until the grain is fully filled. Why is that?



  25. Will Clute on March 30, 2022 at 6:46 pm

    Can this be applied over the Watco Danish Oil?