Finish for jigs and fixtures?

[ryan.s]

Whats a good finish to use on jigs and fixtures for the shop? Something that is durable and appealing. What do most of you guys use for things such as cross cut sleds, auxilary fences and tables? Thanks.

[DonHo]

I use clear polly on most Jigs and what ever paint I happen to have on hand for cabinets.
DonHo

[Tom Miller]

I usually go with a couple coats of wipe-on poly, sanding after each coat, and then apply paste wax. That's if I really need the smooth surface.

However, I've been contemplating switching to shellac because it dries enough for sanding in hours rather than overnight.

Regards,
Tom

[scorrpio]

Well, after applying bookmatched walnut or ebony veneer in a vacuum press, I sand with several progressive grits to 320, then several coats of danish oil wet-sanded with 600 grit across the grain, or at least four coats of wipe-on poly, sanding with 400 grit between coats.

Oh, you want the truth? I just kick'em togeather, making sure they are square and all that, and leave them unfinished. If I need slick surface, I use this UHMW tape Lee valley sells. I see no mention of finishing for all those jigs described in various woodworking magazines, and I figure if pros don't bother, not need for me as well.

[RodKirby]

One coat of clear poly - stops fingerprints, which can really look ugly.

Two poly coats + wax for any sliding surface.

[bigfoot15]

Fingerprints?

One coat of clear poly - stops fingerprints, which can really look ugly.

Two poly coats + wax for any sliding surface.

LOL
I really MUST make a trip down under to see if one really can eat off your shop floor... Or one of your jigs for that matter.

[John Hunter]

I use poly too.

[LinuxRandal]

One coat of clear poly - stops fingerprints, which can really look ugly.

Two poly coats + wax for any sliding surface.

How do you stand down there? One coat of poly to make it shine, then two coats of wax and the sawdust just slides out the door!

[monte]

I usually use a couple of coats of poly.

[Pappy]

Clear laquer, sprayed on.

[RayintheUK]

Cellulose sanding sealer - plus wax if necessary for the purpose.

Ray.

[TomBar]

Two or three coats of water based poly and wax as needed.

[LarryG]

I use the same thing scorrpio does, except I use four coats.

[Black wallnut]

I use the same thing scorrpio does, except I use four coats.

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no finish!

[tmaceroli]

Clear Shellac - usually two or three coats. It's cheaper than poly, and easier cleanup, unless you're going to use water-based poly. Wipe on would sorta make the cleanup point moot, as well. Now there's a reply that really makes a stand.