Pine Tar Finish. Pine tar has been used as an ingredient in soaps for centuries. It has been used for at least six centuries as a ship and it is used to seal and finish lumber seal and preserve fence posts, stain and seal furniture or any wood. Are any of you familiar wth pine tar as a finish for wood stocks?
I had a pine board just to practice on and after the pine tar i put on a layer of ski kick wax and buffed it and it came out very nice.
I learned this from a video by. Not all pine tar is created equal. Pine tar is made by heating pine wood at really high temperatures without letting it catch fire. You will also achieve a better finish and increase the penetration. You can really tell a difference in extreme temperatures. Most modern varnishes are top coats only and if damaged allow water in. Before using pine tar, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter hypersensitivity to pine tar is a contraindication. The rusty finish that was created on this cabinet door can be added to almost anything.
