Beech Kitchen Chair Question

[noddy67]

Apologies for posting this here but I'm in need of some speedy advice. Just coming to the end of making 6 Beech kitchen chairs and could use some thoughts of how they should be finished.
Up until now I have mainly used danish oil on oak pieces I've made but I'm concerned that this might cause the beech to "yellow" too much and I'd like to retain as much of its whiteness as possible.
That said the advantages of an oil from the perspective of ease of application and ease of renewal are also pretty attractive too.
Any suggestions welcome.

 

[Doug B]

I`ve read that acrylic lacquer is less prone to yellowing, though i`m yet to try it. I`m making a bed in Ash at the moment & this is the finish i will be using. Fingers crossed.

 

[noddy67]

Thanks James. Excuse my ignorance but will you be spraying that on or using a brush. Also if you don't mind me asking have you settled on a particular product. Does it get thinned and if so with what.
I guess the learning curve associated with this project continues...

 

[Doug B]

Noddy,
I have bought Chestnut acrylic lacquer.
As the bed has many small parts i will most likely be applying it with a cloth, Chestnut recommend this or a foam brush, not really keen on the brush though.
I`ve used acrylic lacquer on turned pieces before but this will be the a first on furniture.
James.

 

[JonnyD]

For ease of application and maintenence you could just wax the chairs. If you use Liberon black bison wax in neutral it will preserve the natural colour of the wood and not make it go yellow. Wax obviously isnt the most durable of finishes but 3 or 4 applications should provide a fairly robust surface which will age well and is easy to maintain.