My free sample came in the mail today.
I had to try it out as well.
So, first I'm going to to do Braz's water resistance test, or at least get it started. I've got a small board of oak that should fit the test.
Here's a pic of my board, a can of acetone for size reference, and the free can of this finish.
On the board, I sanded the right 1/3rd smooth to 600 grit, the middle third was left rough cut, and the left third was unfinished.
I had a enough left on the applicator pad (folded up paper towel), so I wiped some of the finish on a hedge call barrel that's not quite finished yet. The hedge soaked it up pretty good, and will leave a real good satin finish on it. I did spin the blank on the lathe as I applied the finish to it to see how well the finish would apply like a friction type finish. It worked pretty good and didn't have any issues. It popped the grain quite well.
I can't quite figure out what type of finish it is by looking in the can. I don't recognize the smell. It's not a clear finish, but has more of a melted caramel texture to it in the can.
I'll let it dry for 36 hours, and then do a water spot test on the sample board.
Brian