How can I mask off an area from an oil finish? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by alleycat@lemmy.world to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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I have a workpiece that I want to give an oil finish, but a certain area needs to stay oil-free, because I need to attach a part later on using hide glue. What masking method is safe for oil?

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[-] alleycat@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I'm now doing the hide glue method. I did a test piece and oil doesn't seem to penetrate the hide glue at all.

[-] elbowgrease@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

that's great to hear and thanks for taking the time to post a follow up! that's mighty lemmy of you ;)

got any pics to share?

[-] alleycat@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I think the masked-off area is easy to spot:

The body got an alcohol-varnish and the fingerboard is oiled. Worked pretty well.

I posted the full build here: https://lemmy.world/post/19796054

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