How to Make the Maloof Finish

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While taking part in a volunteer workshop at the maloof residence I recently learned his secret formula to a good finish and thought I'd share it with you.
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@marie-ramaghurburrun9204 5 жыл бұрын

I have the "Sam Maloof Woodworker" book published 1983 and in it he talks at length about his finishes. He states that every piece he makes is finished with 2 finishes. The first finish as you say contains equal parts of boiled linseed oil, urethane varnish (he states "semi-gloss") and "raw" tung oil. The second and final finish he applies (usually days later) is made from equal parts of boiled linseed oil and raw tung oil but this time with no urethane and instead the addition of bees wax which he shreds into the mix whilst gently heating. He does not give the exact amount of bees wax because he adds it by hand until the solution has the consistency of "heavy cream" - he states that it is around "a couple of handfuls per gallon". He applies both the first and second finishes with rags and rubs them into the wood until his "hand gets hot". Thought you might find this interesting. Regards from the UK.

@MaysWoodworking 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info as with anything his finish evolved over time. I believe the one I showed is what he was using when he passed. Yours is probably an earlier version. It is interesting and I am playing around with the version I taught here so I’m might try yours a bit to see what the difference is. If you watch my last video with the redwood box frame I do use a beeswax finish on top of the Maloof finish and it was beautiful. It’s not the one you have here but it’s an oil and bees wax finish too. Anyway I could talk about this stuff all day thanks for watching cheers.

@gregorypepper5556 4 жыл бұрын

Hey how did it end up with the tung oil varnish? Was going to make this but realized my pure tung oil has gone bad

@ejicon3099 4 жыл бұрын

Just to add on to Marie-Rama's comment: The retail version of Sam Maloof's Oil/Wax Finish contains: 50% Boiled Linseed Oil 48.5% Raw Tung Oil 0.75% Carnuba Wax 0.75% Bees Wax I've been using it myself for several years now and love it. I prefer to buy the Maloof branded cans because it cost more for me to buy all the separate ingredients to make it myself.

@wa8ars Жыл бұрын

Does Sam Maloofs finish premixed give you a gloss finish. That’s what I’m trying to find. Thanks

@andrewjames3068 Жыл бұрын

The so called ‘tung oil’ that you’re using contains hardly any tung oil.

@vedicapproach8105 Жыл бұрын

That Monty python earned my upvote 😂😂😂

@GeeDeeBird 4 ай бұрын

Klean strip boiled linseed oil contains a cobalt additive and I don't believe Watco tung oil finish even contains any tung oil (I think its varnish and boiled linseed oil). I'm not sure about what Mr. Maloof would have used, but you are not using what you think you are! Thanks for sharing!

@billstortz5046 11 ай бұрын

I would never mix oils with water based anything. I would stir the polyurethane prior to pouring any out. Heat gun is a great idea! I would not use this finish out doors in the weather.

@Dasycottus 6 ай бұрын

You forgot the most important component of a Maloof finish: An ungodly amount of sanding

@JohnMcMahan5 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. To what grit and what succession does he sand up to before applying finish, between coats, and after finish? Thanks.

@MaysWoodworking 4 жыл бұрын

The technique I was taught which works well on hardwoods is to sand to 400. Then use an 800 because if you missed anything with the 400 the 800 dust will make the scratches stand out so you sand to 400 but use 800 to make sure you are perfect. Then apply one coat and wait at least a day but longer is fine Mike Johnston who is the only guy who is officially allowed to make and sell Maloof furniture waits a week in between coats which is more then necessary. Then sand with 400 again and do another coat. Then wait a day again. This time use 0000 steel wool and one more coat then repeat with steel wool. I asked how many coats and he said until it’s good so in my experience 3 is minimum and about 4 to 6 is good. Then after final coat you can wax it if you want to buff it or it looks fine as is too. Hope that helps.

@JohnMcMahan5 4 жыл бұрын

Mays Woodworking perfect! Thanks for the reply!

@powshredder3716 4 жыл бұрын

what about re coating ? just sand a bit and re apply ?

@MaysWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sand at about 400 and reapply. Do this for 3 to 4 coats but before the last coat use 0000 steel wool instead of sand paper.

@susanp.collins7834 7 ай бұрын

Is it food safe?

@ArkRed1 Жыл бұрын

How would that work on an acoustic instrument like a guitar or violin? Would it be too thick and impair tone and volume?

@Krunch2020 10 ай бұрын

Never use polyurethane on an instrument. Shellac or lacquer only.

@susanp.collins7834 7 ай бұрын

Beats the bloody out-of-tune tin-can guitar, I suppose.

@jons2447 Ай бұрын

Hi ya Mays; Want to stop that stuff running down the outside of the can? Use that screwdriver! Put the tip of the screwdriver in the groove where the top seals the can. Tilt the screwdriver so 1 corner of the tip is off the bottom of the groove. Hit the end of the screwdriver handle w/ the butt of your hand. Hit it hard enough the tip pokes a hole in the bottom of the groove. Now when you pour the contents hold the cup right up under the top. When you turn the can back up the excess will drip back into the can thru the hole. And when you put the lid on it seals the hole you made. I used to be a painter before I decided I'd rather make sawdust.

@TinkeringWithTim 17 күн бұрын

be sure that little hole is more on the inside edge of the can vs the outside our you'll end up with a dried up can of goo. (-: that is my experience anyway.

@chickenlittle6756 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the Monty python moment made this fantastic in my personal nerdy humor loving opinion but lol that is one of the best scenes ever besides "of course in french" and "the shrubberies" I'm sure you know exactly what I mean lol thanks for the video

@urwholefamilydied 2 жыл бұрын

Unless it says 100% Tung oil it's not tung oil, it's some formula that Watco made up to look like a "tung oil finish". This is still probably a good recipe, but most likely that Watco already has a varnish in it. Just saying.

@SurfDweller 6 ай бұрын

I'm really surprised that some of these woodworkers seamingly don't know that and keep telling everyone to use something other than pure tung oil. It's NOT the same.

@jdawkins111 5 ай бұрын

@@SurfDweller and "seamingly" is not the same as "seemingly". not at all.

@patrickmorrissey2582 7 ай бұрын

How does Odie’s oil compare to this?

@richard4624 9 ай бұрын

I prefer Simple Danish oil layer , 3 : 1) with 10% white spirit 2) with 5 % 3 ) pure .. than 3 thin layer liquid wax . 24 hours between each layer - a six days trip.. a lot of elbow for polish with old tee shirt.