Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Dale Nish finishing process uses Deft and Oil, keeping your finish from darkening the wood.
Shop Deft: woodturnerscatalog.com/p/147/1350/Deft-Clear-Wood-Finish?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=videos
Watch more finishing videos: youtube.com/watch?v=_z89dvLd5k0&list=PLel9nM3jaNJ5GmVsu6KGDKfJaqtI8hWEX

For additional information, view the companion article on our blog: blog.woodturnerscatalog.com/2016/05/dale-nish-deft-and-oil-finishing-process

The Deft and Oil finishing process was taught by Dale L. Nish in our Woodturning Workshop program for over 25 years and is still our preferred method of finishing.

A few of the many reasons this finishing process is so popular is that it’s easy to follow, allows you to use oil finish without the risk of darkening the wood, and it produces a durable finish that requires minimal maintenance. It also works great on salad bowls and kitchenware when you need a food-safe finish.

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Deft Clear Wood Finish - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/147/1350/Deft-Clear-Wood-Finish?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=supplies&utm_campaign=videos
Waterlox - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/44/3980/Waterlox-Original-Sealer-and-Finish?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=supplies&utm_campaign=videos
Lemon Oil Wax - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/41/2249/Artisan-Lemon-Oil-Wax?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=supplies&utm_campaign=videos
Finish Bottle - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/46/4036/Craft-Supplies-USA-Woodturners-Finish-Bottle?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=supplies&utm_campaign=videos
Cotton Squares - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/46/6140/Turners-Select-White-Cotton-Flannel-Squares-500-Pack?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=supplies&utm_campaign=videos
Nitrile Gloves - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/16/5096/GlovePlus-Black-Nitrile-Gloves-100-Pack?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=supplies&utm_campaign=videos
Sand Paper - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/18/1714/Finkat-Sanding-Paper-10-Pack?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=supplies&utm_campaign=videos
1,500 Grit Mirlon Scuff Pads - woodturnerscatalog.com/p/36/6105/Mirlon-Total-Nonwoven-Scuff-Pad-3-Pack?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=supplies&utm_campaign=videos

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