Perfect Finish in a Dusty Shop II - Gloss Osmo

How to get a perfect gloss finish in a dusty shop using hardwax oil. I've used Osmo oil extensively, but I'd never used their gloss finish on a table sized project. I decided to refinish the Blacktail sign I previously sanded all the way to 12,000 grit and finished with Odie's Oil. If I went a little too fast here, check out my blog post below for a step by step guide.

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[cdbflynow]

Cam, did not think this video was a bit too fast, It was way too fast for me. Like some others I would like a clarification as to what exactly the residue is that you leave behind. Keep up the great videos.
Paul

[abydosianchulac]

Hi, Cam, great video as always. I know you've moved on from Osmo for your builds, but since I haven't seen anyone mentioning it in the comments I have to ask: the ketchup/condiment squirt bottles you used. They're ingenious, but how long were you able to store the Osmo finish in them for?

[bradlopez]

Cam, really enjoy your work and videos! I’m an inspired wood worker myself. Question, what did you use for your signage inlay and border?

[allendesomer]

Cam, I'm guilty of having not only a short attention span, but also a short memory. Please clarify what you mean by leaving residue. Thanks in advance. Btw: I'm a big fan of thin finish with high gloss, so good on ya!

[kellyh]

Hey Hey from Canada! Cam, first and foremost, no you aren't making these videos too long! Please don't feel the need to rush through them. The fact that you take the time to give us all this valuable info is amazing. I'll sit here and listen to an extended version.... because I'm learning valuable stuff!! Question for you about this finish. I noticed that you put your sign back up with a couple rags on your hands. Does this finish lend itself to showing finger marks? Can you use it for a table top situation without seeing finger/hand marks in the reflections?

[mrshally]

Can, tbh I like the new finish better great work

[ridercoachdanielle]

My name, Cam, I actually LOVE that you go really fast. I came here to know what you know, not to spend time with you and watch you mug for the camera and make stupid jokes and gestures. (You don't actually do that, but that's typically what I have to sit through in order to Know What This Guy Knows.) Also, I'm a fairly long-term odie's user, and I work mainly with figured woods that I want a polished-marble shiny finish on, WITHOUT eighteen coats of something that stinks and also leaves brush strokes and needs a long massage and a cup of tea and a long talk in between coats. So this was really helpful for me. Thanks for putting all this out there!

[Hubbmade]

Cam, I wouldn’t mind at all if you did a whole video series on how you achieve good finishing results with all the different finishes you use. Osmo, Odies, Poly, etc. they would be great to refer back to later before finishing a project!

[nickcOfficial]

Cam- fast, quick and direct that’s how I like to take in my info cheers from Australia

[scoobiedew]

HI Cam, thoroughly enjoy your videos and your attention to quality! I really like the way Osmo works on wood for a great finish, however, for your sign I liked the original better because glossy signs create too much glare to see the words and art. Not a big deal, just my preference. Thanks for helping us get better at this stuff!! Ken Pruitt

[itsthepens]

CAM - fantastic video, I just had one question - early on there were fine pores still visible in the wood, and as you built up the coats they levelled out and gave you this glorious glossy lustre - by leaving the powdery residue on, is this sort of creating a pore-filling slurry when you come to apply the next coat of polyx?

[shawnkelly]

Cam, I love your videos. I agree with you that you tend to rush a bit. I have specific questions; what grit did you sand to before the first coat of oil? How long do you let the oil stay before you sand? What grits do you work through during your 6 coats of oil application? I've been trying to get better than just okay results with my Osmo oil, thank you in advance for your info.

[steamwilliams]

Cam, thanks for a great video on buffing hardwax oil. I love using this product myself.
I have experienced my buffing pads go hard after use even when attempting a rinse.
Do you reuse yours and if so, any tricks to ensure they don't harden?
Kind regards
Mark, from Sweden

[Eric-]

Cam, no question. Thanks for the great content. Cheers

[madmax]

Cam, I subscribed. Well done Vid. I just bought some osmo to experiment with. Look forward to future vids, Mark

[cochranecreations]

Cam, have been wanting to try Osmo for a while. Been using Odie's for a long time, but am wanting that gloss. This is a great video. How long do you wait between coats? I took notes during the video, but did not hear anything about that other than the 12 hours before wax cleaner/micro fiber. Thanks

[AndrewNutt]

Cam, would this finish and technique work over a clear epoxy river? I’ve got a bullet casing coffee table I’ve been fighting with for about a month.
Thanks!

[stevekunde]

Hey Cam,

How much product did you use for a sign that size?

[davidfinney]

Cam, just found Osmo in a big box store for about $15 a .5 L can, but it’s TopOil? Used it on bamboo, came out pretty nice. I’ll go back soon and see what else they have there.

[kjfreepta]

Great video. Trying to figure out which Osmo product you used, the Poly X, Wood 2K, or Top oil maybe? Sorry if you covered this and I missed it somehow.
Thanks