Just used Rubio for the first time on my coffee table build. Just like you, I am very happy with the product👍 Good to know that it refinishes well as well. Thanks for sharing 👍
i'm considering installing a wood kitchen countertop (including around the sink), and thinking about what finish to use. Is Rubio suitable? How is your setup holding up?
I just finished my office desk. it was a redwood slab. I used regular odorless mineral spirits to clean it instead of their cleaner and it worked as good. I am not sure how their cleaner is any different. Apart from that it's an absolutely gorgeous finish I have ever used and so easy to use! This was my first woodworking project and Rubio made it very easy.
Great video Jason! I literally just came in from the shop where I was refinishing my coffee table with Pure 2C. Super easy application and the shop smells great! LOL. Thanks for all the tips!
I havent tried a hardwax oil yet. I like the idea for a piece that wont get much wear. For a table though, I wouldnt want to have to do this that often. I just finished a walnut coffee table. polymerized tung oil/varnish blend (danish oil) to wet sand and fill the pores/seal. Then a few coats of wiping varnish or even a few more coats of the danish oil provides a lot more protection than the hardwax oil but is easy to repair if and when it needs it. Tung oil is great for moisture resistance and after the wood is sealed, it starts to build a nice sheen. Not to mention better wear resistance then the HWO's. So far it's my favorite finish. Looking forward to trying the HWO for some picture display shelves soon.
This is my favorite finish for a durable, velvet feeling table top. Wet sanding with the home made danish oil on there makes an amazing feeling finish. When I mix up my own danish, sometimes I even tint the first coat with an oil based stain. 🤟 But I am using Rubio on 16 new ash doors. Its perfect for something like that
I’ve never told you thank you for teaching me how to make shaker cabinet doors. I painted my kitchen cabinets and made new shaker doors. 26 to be exact! It turned out fabulous! We just should our home for well over the asking price and I know it was because the kitchen showed so well. Thanks again!
Great, it’s so easy! All you need is the FESTOOL ES-ETS 125 REQ-Plus ($550), Festool ETS EC 150 ($700), some 3M Xtract/Cubitron sanding discs ($2 each), Rubio Monocoat Cleaner ($17), Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C ($64), and a few additional consumables ($20). So, in total, this renovation costs around $1,353. 😉
Looks good, just ordered some for a table and benches in oak I've made, looks like a commercial alternative to spray polishing and lacquers, good video 👍
Very cool yeah I made an expandable dining table 40’ x 72 - 102” using Rubio oil plus 2C Cotton White solid Ash for my daughter and she sat a planter on it and water had drained outta the pot onto the table and sat there awhile staining it 😱 🙄 so I gotta sand ir down and spot traet it next week so we’ll see how that goes
Loved the follow up. I finished a coffee table that the kids leave stuff on that gets wiped heavily nearly every day. After 2 years I refinished it in less than 30m to its original condition. I put a coat of maintenance oil on top as well this time, so we’ll see if that makes any difference.
Just bought the Pure for my custom made corner desk. Very curious to see how it holds up - looks like average use is no big deal for Rubio! Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for your video. Just worked on a natural finish butcher block end table. Question: Did you put this finish on the underside of the table as well?
Do you know if Rubio has a UV protection aspect? I can’t find anything online. My table will be in a large window space and I’m worried about it yellowing over time.
Thanks for the video 🙏 What you added was not a „hardener“, but an accelerator, right? Sorry, I am new to this. So the only thing the accelerator does it speed up the drying process, right?
Just fyi they aren’t buffing pads they are applicator pads and you can find them on rubios site. Bit expensive if you ask be, a standard stain applicator from HD would be just fine. However I suppose when your spending $200+ on the plus 2C what’s another $16 for the pads lol.
I'm not at all at Jason's level, but I've learned that I won't use Rubio on something that gets heavy use. It's perfect for the walnut paneling in my office cuz it doesn't get touched much.
@@nickbailey202 Considering that Rubio comes from the world of floor finishing, I'm curious why you say that. I have no issues with using Rubio on pieces that get heavy use, in fact, I prefer it. It's very simple and easy to repair those pieces that ultimately get damaged, and for me, it holds up extremely well.
Have you ever used the Rubio maintenance oil over Pure 2C? And if so, how often do you have to re-apply with just normal use (for an office desk in my case)? Thanks!
How does Rubio holds up against water/moisture? I have oak stair threads and was thinking to finish it with Rubio monocoat,do i need anything more to finish it ?
Hi Ben, I’m about to re-oil my van’s Bamboo cabinets. They have some curves. How best to sand? By hand or sander for uniformity? Please send link to your favorite finish sander.
I have a question? My husband and I have a solid oak, 1.5" thick double pedestal (3 leaves that extends with geared slides) table that we bought 25 years ago, it was hand made by an Amish man in Ontario where we lived at the time. The top of the table really needs to be refinished, we have 3 sons and it has seen quite a bit of abuse over the years by them and me! I have no clue what he used to finish it but I am quite certain it wasn't Rubio, if I give the top a nice sanding can Rubio be used over this? Or would I have to use a poly?? I am extremally handy and want to do this myself instead of paying someone else to do it.
@@june-we2wi That's weird. Osmo has been used for decades in Europe. It was actually designed in Europe for hardwood floors. I've never had that issue.
@@chrispokorney6801 Well I can only speak for our experiences with it and it happened 3 years running . Not only that a man on TH-cam found numerous others with the same problem , and each photo was showing exact same thing happening .
Can Oil Plus 2C be used on anything other than raw wood? I have an Ash tabletop dyed with india ink (which contains shellac). Would the Oil Plus likely not bond well with that dye on the wood?
@@bentswoodworking Thank you! I reached out to Rubio last night and they confirmed that they are unable to guarantee that Oil Plus 2C will bond to anything other than raw wood or wood treated with Rubio pre-treatment products. I was hoping to abandon my plans to finish a large waterfall-edge table top with GF Arm-R-Seal when I saw this video detailing the simplicity of application and durability of Rubio. Lesson learned, perhaps I'll give it a try on the next tabletop. Thanks for everything you do!
I have a question….. I’m making a table and was not planning on using Rubio but would like to now. The question I have is that I sanded it to 220 and understand that it shouldn’t be past 120. If I pop the grain with water at 220 will that be enough for Rubio to work? Also, once applied is there any other sanding that needs to be done for a smooth finish? Thank you
I’m looking to use this product on a live edge black walnut table. Will it be ok on its own for daily dinner use and any water spills? Or do you advise to coat with a polyurethane?
I have a walnut desktop a friend helped me build that we applied one coat of tung oil to, before I decided I didn't want to mess with the upkeep of tung oil in the long term. I've already sanded it down; would you say I can apply Rubio to it now or am I just out of luck at this point?
Hi Jason. I was wondering if I used a paste wax over my Rubio 2C-finished walnut table if that would improve the protection from water stains but still keep the ability to spot repair if/when needed. Ever tried this? I’ve also seen ceramic coating videos-would that be better than paste wax? Thanks for all your help and your videos!!
Hey there Jason had a question for you, how much Rubio would you end up buying if you were doing a a project to something the size of your table? I did not know how long the shelf life is and did not want a lot to go to waste if I did not need or use it all. So was not sure since it seems like you said a lot goes a long way.
came across your channel by accident...thank you for making the video! have you used it on floors? wonder if it will hold up...but just love the natural look it captures.
Thanks for the update. I'm about to build a walnut table and was going to try Rubio. Was a single coat enough for the refinishing? I've seen on your and other videos that suggest a second coat on walnut.
Jason, a very helpful video. I see Rubio also makes exterior finishes. I have a mahogany front door (New England) that faces north. Any thoughts on how Rubio would hold up?
Hey Marshall glad to see you again:) Himym is the best tv show ever and your woodworking is perfect as your acting. May I ask; if I use RubioMonocoat COLORING (walnut color) on pine wood, 1. will I get a result better than wood stain products? (Which seems to be real hard to get an even colored surface due to pine's structure.) 2. will it need a hard covering finishing? As I learned the pine is a soft wood and easily scratched. note: I wont be able to test any of the products, so your trustworthy recommendation is important before ordering. Thanks for the great informative channel.
Quick tip: WD-40 can remove permanent marker/sharpie. I’ve done this before and it worked really well. Regardless, thanks for sharing this information.
would you use Rubio in a restaurant setting? I love it for residential, but have a request to redo tables at a local restaurant and am hesitant as to how it might hold up in this scenario.
Question. If it's Rubio, you are supposed to be able to spot-repair with no lap lines. What made you choose to sand the entire table instead of just sanding the damaged areas and then applying Rubio only where you removed the finish?
Three questions: How temperature sensitive is the required time for an 80% cure? What can I recommend as a cleaning or dusting product to the people who commission Monocoated work? If there is a Monocoat color blend that approximates the yellowing effect of traditional varnish or lacquer, what is it called? Thanks.
First question, I recommend reaching out to Rubio. Second, I just use a damp rag. That’s it, no other cleaners. Sometimes I will use rubios cleaner but rarely. Third, I’m not totally sure what you are asking.
@@bentswoodworking Lacquer and varnish have a yellow cast to them. Monocoat may come in a yellowish formulation or it may not.Maybe their plain material resembles the yellowish appearance of varnish and lacquer. I don't know and haven't noticed such a notation or name in their color chart. I've used water based finishes that wee described as being clear as water. They have a much different appearance than traditional lacquer and varnish. Can Monocoat be tinted with analine dyes like Transtint to alter their cured appearance? At a hundred bucks a pop I'd like not to have to order in another kit of Monocoat every time I do a project in another wood.
I’m curious about this question myself. I know it might be overkill, but I usually do 4 coat hand sanded 3-2-1 (Thinner, Poly, Linseed). This looks so much easier and durable!
@@jamaxit Im OK with overkill! A one coat solution that holds up well sounds like a winner to me, even if the cost of the finish is higher. Cabinet face frames and doors are by far a lower wear item than a table, and this table looks to be holding up quite well. I also like the idea of just sanding to a 180 and finishing, instead of 220, and then a 320 sanding between coats. Time is money, even if its just a project for myself.
@@bentswoodworking I have considered using a Danish oil type finish as well, as its simple and easy to repair when something does take a ding, which it inevitably will at some point. Im still a year out on this project, so Im just weighing options at this point. Im trying to avoid anything that will involve spraying as I dont have a good place to do that, or multiple processes. Thanks for the feedback!
@@CorwinBos Yeah I like Danish Oil too. It's just as easy as Rubio (maybe easier since it doesn't need to be mixed) and has a bit of lacquer in it to provide a bit more protection.
@@bentswoodworking thanks! have you noticed if you get a lot of swirls with that one? I keep going back and forth between that and the /3. Obviously I would assume the 5 takes off more quickly, I just wonder how the comes out.
@@SamWanamaker1 typically if you are getting swirl marks on your materials from a sander, there is too much downward pressure. Really the only amount of pressure should be from the weight of the sander itself. If you have variable suction, reduce it to the lowest setting. If you don't have variable suction, align the holes on your paper to just barely align with the extraction holes on the sanding pad. Also use overlapping sweeps when sanding to get a uniform finish.
@@BenMarshallDesigns yup that can be part of it. Another important part is the sanding stoke though. That’s why Festool has one as low as 2mm and then 3mm and 5mm on the sander used in this video.
How good would Rubio perform aesthetically if you merely sanded little areas of the sharpie marker out (did not sand the entire piece), then touched it up with Rubio? My thought process is to sand the table top every 5-10 years for a complete refinish, and touch-up applications in the interim with Rubio. Of course kiddos will change that cycle 😂. Just curious if a re-sanding is necessary always. Great follow up to your original lesson 👍
Hi Jason, this is a great review as I am planning on using Rubio on my next project. It appears to be easy to apply. Question: What Festool Sander did you use to remove the finish?
The grease remover from Rubio works really well for removing marker stains.
Nice vid. It is always useful to see how a finish holds up after a year. The refinish work is easy - just as you showed. Nice table too!
Thank you!
Just used Rubio for the first time on my coffee table build. Just like you, I am very happy with the product👍 Good to know that it refinishes well as well. Thanks for sharing 👍
You’re welcome
Thank you! You convinced me to try the product by myself for a beech wood shelf.
I did a repair on the Rubio on my kitchen counter and it was beautiful and so easy and simple. I am in love with this stuff.
i'm considering installing a wood kitchen countertop (including around the sink), and thinking about what finish to use. Is Rubio suitable? How is your setup holding up?
Great video. With two little kids, my kitchen table is destroyed. I might to try Rubio. Looks straight forward. Thanks!
Very easy for sure
Glad to see! I have a couple customer projects out there with oil plus 2C. They are very happy so far also!
I have been very pleased with it
Thanks to you i'm doing my original 1950's stair hand rail with charcoal monocoat. Thanks for the vids.
You’re welcome
I just finished my office desk. it was a redwood slab. I used regular odorless mineral spirits to clean it instead of their cleaner and it worked as good. I am not sure how their cleaner is any different. Apart from that it's an absolutely gorgeous finish I have ever used and so easy to use! This was my first woodworking project and Rubio made it very easy.
Which finish did you use? About to stain/seal a redwood slab desk too!
@@mattmo91 used rubio monocoat pure. I used 2 coats.
@@ashutoshsrivastava303 Nice! You happy with the results?
@@mattmo91 yup.. quite a lot. I have also used it on a cottonwood slab... If you want a satin finish, this is hard to beat
Great video Jason! I literally just came in from the shop where I was refinishing my coffee table with Pure 2C. Super easy application and the shop smells great! LOL. Thanks for all the tips!
No problem buddy!
I havent tried a hardwax oil yet. I like the idea for a piece that wont get much wear. For a table though, I wouldnt want to have to do this that often. I just finished a walnut coffee table. polymerized tung oil/varnish blend (danish oil) to wet sand and fill the pores/seal. Then a few coats of wiping varnish or even a few more coats of the danish oil provides a lot more protection than the hardwax oil but is easy to repair if and when it needs it. Tung oil is great for moisture resistance and after the wood is sealed, it starts to build a nice sheen. Not to mention better wear resistance then the HWO's. So far it's my favorite finish.
Looking forward to trying the HWO for some picture display shelves soon.
This is my favorite finish for a durable, velvet feeling table top. Wet sanding with the home made danish oil on there makes an amazing feeling finish. When I mix up my own danish, sometimes I even tint the first coat with an oil based stain. 🤟
But I am using Rubio on 16 new ash doors. Its perfect for something like that
I’ve never told you thank you for teaching me how to make shaker cabinet doors. I painted my kitchen cabinets and made new shaker doors. 26 to be exact! It turned out fabulous! We just should our home for well over the asking price and I know it was because the kitchen showed so well. Thanks again!
So glad to hear that
How does rubio compare in toughness and protection conpared to poly?
My dining room table desperately needs to be refinished and I have been putting it off. But that is too easy. Looks like I'll be finally doing it.
Give it a shot!
I love you bro, watching your videos are really helpful. Thank you.
Thank you!!!
I only use Conversion Varnish on my table tops. Its almost bullet proof. But I would like to try this Rubio out to see how it holds up. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the video! Rubio looks like a great finish. Love that it is a durable and easily fixable finish.
You’re welcome
Great, it’s so easy! All you need is the FESTOOL ES-ETS 125 REQ-Plus ($550), Festool ETS EC 150 ($700), some 3M Xtract/Cubitron sanding discs ($2 each), Rubio Monocoat Cleaner ($17), Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C ($64), and a few additional consumables ($20). So, in total, this renovation costs around $1,353. 😉
Looks good, just ordered some for a table and benches in oak I've made, looks like a commercial alternative to spray polishing and lacquers, good video 👍
Beautiful table & great finish. I am going to look into using Rubio on my next project! Thanks for the heads up! 👍👍😉😉
You’re welcome
Very cool yeah I made an expandable dining table 40’ x 72 - 102” using Rubio oil plus 2C Cotton White solid Ash for my daughter and she sat a planter on it and water had drained outta the pot onto the table and sat there awhile staining it 😱 🙄 so I gotta sand ir down and spot traet it next week so we’ll see how that goes
Interested on the results
Loved the follow up. I finished a coffee table that the kids leave stuff on that gets wiped heavily nearly every day. After 2 years I refinished it in less than 30m to its original condition. I put a coat of maintenance oil on top as well this time, so we’ll see if that makes any difference.
Yeah I really love how easy it is.
Just bought the Pure for my custom made corner desk. Very curious to see how it holds up - looks like average use is no big deal for Rubio! Thanks for the vid.
The ease of repair alone makes it worth it. great video
Thank you
Thanks for taking the time to do a review of the Rubio monocoat. It looks like it heald up great! Love that table too!
Thank you!
Thank you for your video. Just worked on a natural finish butcher block end table. Question: Did you put this finish on the underside of the table as well?
Going to use this on a walnut bar top I’m building.
Oh man, I always make a huge mess with Rubio, but I have about 500 baby medicine syringes I could easily use for this purpose. Thanks for the tip!
You’re welcome
Rubio kills it on walnut, looks great
Thanks for showing this, great video.
You’re welcome
Great video, very informative!
Used Rubio on floors so we end up spot fixing on worm areas and blends in well. So fyi future reference you may not need to sand entire surface!
Do you know if Rubio has a UV protection aspect? I can’t find anything online. My table will be in a large window space and I’m worried about it yellowing over time.
have you found an answer to that?
@@meuhey no, but I have had my table in the window for about a month and no yellowing so far. At least nothing that I’ve noticed.
Beautiful work
Thank you
Thanks for the video 🙏
What you added was not a „hardener“, but an accelerator, right? Sorry, I am new to this. So the only thing the accelerator does it speed up the drying process, right?
Awesome. Do you have a link to those buffing pads?
I don’t but I got them from the Rubio site. 👍👍
Just fyi they aren’t buffing pads they are applicator pads and you can find them on rubios site. Bit expensive if you ask be, a standard stain applicator from HD would be just fine. However I suppose when your spending $200+ on the plus 2C what’s another $16 for the pads lol.
3M polishing pads on Amazon
Thanks for the info, man!
You’re welcome
Nice table!! Good work!! Love your content..🤜🏽
Thank you
5:45 Can you try out Arm-R-Seal? I would be curious to know if you think this is just as good or better as far as livability on a family dining table.
Can this be used over wood stain or do you have to use their colored finish
Their colored finish
I found rubbing alcohol can sometimes wipe Sharpie off. You can try next time if your son does it again.
Upto which grit the surface has been sanded?
What do you apply after cleaning if i have primer, oil and royal colour
Great follow-up, thanks Jason (I remember watching that table build). Can you think of times when you wouldn't use Rubio?
Totally depends on what you are going for. Example, if you wanted a gloss finish, it’s totally out of the question.
I'm not at all at Jason's level, but I've learned that I won't use Rubio on something that gets heavy use. It's perfect for the walnut paneling in my office cuz it doesn't get touched much.
@@nickbailey202 Considering that Rubio comes from the world of floor finishing, I'm curious why you say that. I have no issues with using Rubio on pieces that get heavy use, in fact, I prefer it. It's very simple and easy to repair those pieces that ultimately get damaged, and for me, it holds up extremely well.
@@AlAmantea That's great! A lot of people love it.
Have you ever used the Rubio maintenance oil over Pure 2C? And if so, how often do you have to re-apply with just normal use (for an office desk in my case)? Thanks!
I have not used it yet
What do you apply primer, oil, color royal
Did you try the Rubio Cleaner? Otherwise, love that stuff and good video!
Great how long take to dry to use tha table
I would do any heavy use for probably a week or so but it’s dry the next day
@@bentswoodworking ok thanks God bless you I'm from San Diego California
What would your thoughts be about Rubio on wooden kitchen cabinets?
How does Rubio holds up against water/moisture? I have oak stair threads and was thinking to finish it with Rubio monocoat,do i need anything more to finish it ?
Hi Ben, I’m about to re-oil my van’s Bamboo cabinets. They have some curves. How best to sand? By hand or sander for uniformity? Please send link to your favorite finish sander.
I have a question? My husband and I have a solid oak, 1.5" thick double pedestal (3 leaves that extends with geared slides) table that we bought 25 years ago, it was hand made by an Amish man in Ontario where we lived at the time. The top of the table really needs to be refinished, we have 3 sons and it has seen quite a bit of abuse over the years by them and me! I have no clue what he used to finish it but I am quite certain it wasn't Rubio, if I give the top a nice sanding can Rubio be used over this? Or would I have to use a poly?? I am extremally handy and want to do this myself instead of paying someone else to do it.
If you would have used Osmo polyx you could have removed the sharpie marker with out sanding at all. Check it out. And no mixing like Rubio
Agree 100%.
After ten years of using Osmo and having black mould appearing every year , I definitely wouldn’t recommend Osmo products at all .
@@june-we2wi That's weird. Osmo has been used for decades in Europe. It was actually designed in Europe for hardwood floors. I've never had that issue.
@@chrispokorney6801 Well I can only speak for our experiences with it and it happened 3 years running . Not only that a man on TH-cam found numerous others with the same problem , and each photo was showing exact same thing happening .
Jason, how is your festool trac attached to your garage door? Good video!
They are made by fast cap
Can Oil Plus 2C be used on anything other than raw wood? I have an Ash tabletop dyed with india ink (which contains shellac). Would the Oil Plus likely not bond well with that dye on the wood?
I would ask Rubio but from my understanding, no, it wouldn’t work properly.
@@bentswoodworking Thank you! I reached out to Rubio last night and they confirmed that they are unable to guarantee that Oil Plus 2C will bond to anything other than raw wood or wood treated with Rubio pre-treatment products. I was hoping to abandon my plans to finish a large waterfall-edge table top with GF Arm-R-Seal when I saw this video detailing the simplicity of application and durability of Rubio. Lesson learned, perhaps I'll give it a try on the next tabletop. Thanks for everything you do!
I have a question…..
I’m making a table and was not planning on using Rubio but would like to now.
The question I have is that I sanded it to 220 and understand that it shouldn’t be past 120.
If I pop the grain with water at 220 will that be enough for Rubio to work?
Also, once applied is there any other sanding that needs to be done for a smooth finish?
Thank you
Would this be a good finish for wood cabinets durability wise? They have a few stains I love on white oak
I don’t know if I would use them on kitchen cabinets.
Beautiful table! Tried to find a build video on it but couldn’t. What species of wood is it?
Thank you! This is walnut - the table build is one of my earlier videos. I also sell plans for this table on my website. www.bentswoodworking.com
I’m looking to use this product on a live edge black walnut table. Will it be ok on its own for daily dinner use and any water spills? Or do you advise to coat with a polyurethane?
You cannot apply anything over the top of this finish.
How does this finish's performance compare to Rubio DuroGrit?
Not sure, never used it
I have a walnut desktop a friend helped me build that we applied one coat of tung oil to, before I decided I didn't want to mess with the upkeep of tung oil in the long term. I've already sanded it down; would you say I can apply Rubio to it now or am I just out of luck at this point?
I would ask Rubio
Thanks for this! I’ve been contemplating Rubio Monocoat for a while. This video definitely makes that decision easy!
I think you will enjoy using it
Hi Jason. I was wondering if I used a paste wax over my Rubio 2C-finished walnut table if that would improve the protection from water stains but still keep the ability to spot repair if/when needed. Ever tried this? I’ve also seen ceramic coating videos-would that be better than paste wax? Thanks for all your help and your videos!!
Wax I wouldn’t. Supposedly the Ceramic coating can be but Rubio would tell you not too
Hey there Jason had a question for you, how much Rubio would you end up buying if you were doing a a project to something the size of your table? I did not know how long the shelf life is and did not want a lot to go to waste if I did not need or use it all. So was not sure since it seems like you said a lot goes a long way.
One of the small 350ml cans is more than enough
Beautiful table! Thank you for the video. Have you put anything on top of the Rubio such as wax or a ceramic coating?
I have not. It is not recommended.
came across your channel by accident...thank you for making the video! have you used it on floors? wonder if it will hold up...but just love the natural look it captures.
I haven’t used it on floors but that is what it is designed for
@@bentswoodworking.Thank you! You are so talented!
Very helpful. Thanks Jason. Does Rubio come in different sheens like glossy?
No, if you’re looking for gloss Rubio definitely isn’t an option
Thanks for the update. I'm about to build a walnut table and was going to try Rubio. Was a single coat enough for the refinishing? I've seen on your and other videos that suggest a second coat on walnut.
I just did a single coat this time
Jason, have you ever tried Rubio on plywood? If so, how did it turn out? Process the same? Thoughts? Stay safe.
I have and I apply it in the same manor.
hi try using a non permanent marker to remove the sharpie if it happens again. also bug spray works to remove it.
Will do! Thank you 👍
@@bentswoodworking dry erase marker will remove sharpie from just about anything
Great video, i always look forward to your videos. Very clear, practical advise that is easy to apply to my hobby. Thanks again and keep them coming
Glad you found it helpful
Did you ever use the maintenance oil in addition to the finish?
I have not
Jason, a very helpful video. I see Rubio also makes exterior finishes. I have a mahogany front door (New England) that faces north. Any thoughts on how Rubio would hold up?
I have not tried it but I would like too
Hey Marshall glad to see you again:) Himym is the best tv show ever and your woodworking is perfect as your acting. May I ask; if I use RubioMonocoat COLORING (walnut color) on pine wood,
1. will I get a result better than wood stain products? (Which seems to be real hard to get an even colored surface due to pine's structure.)
2. will it need a hard covering finishing? As I learned the pine is a soft wood and easily scratched.
note: I wont be able to test any of the products, so your trustworthy recommendation is important before ordering. Thanks for the great informative channel.
Now I need that Festool positioning guide. Ugh! I'm down the rabbit hole.
Did you consider dry erase markers? They have a solvent that breaks down "permanent" ink?
Quick tip: WD-40 can remove permanent marker/sharpie. I’ve done this before and it worked really well. Regardless, thanks for sharing this information.
Good tip!
rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer is less messy.
@@whitexeno And less stinky!
Is there any bad smell before it dries?
Rubio smells amazing in my opinion
would you use Rubio in a restaurant setting? I love it for residential, but have a request to redo tables at a local restaurant and am hesitant as to how it might hold up in this scenario.
I probably would not because they will be used 20 times more than any home table
@@bentswoodworking that's was the direction that I was leaning too, but i just love working with Rubio. thanks!
Great video. Building my first live edge too. Will be utilized outdoors in Tennessee. Is Rubio, a viable option?
They make an actual outdoor finish
What kind of pad did you use to apply to the sides? Was it a magic eraser or just a white poly pad?
It’s a white none abrasive pad.
Question. If it's Rubio, you are supposed to be able to spot-repair with no lap lines. What made you choose to sand the entire table instead of just sanding the damaged areas and then applying Rubio only where you removed the finish?
I suppose he just wanted to show how it could be completely applied.
Three questions: How temperature sensitive is the required time for an 80% cure? What can I recommend as a cleaning or dusting product to the people who commission Monocoated work? If there is a Monocoat color blend that approximates the yellowing effect of traditional varnish or lacquer, what is it called? Thanks.
First question, I recommend reaching out to Rubio. Second, I just use a damp rag. That’s it, no other cleaners. Sometimes I will use rubios cleaner but rarely. Third, I’m not totally sure what you are asking.
@@bentswoodworking Lacquer and varnish have a yellow cast to them. Monocoat may come in a yellowish formulation or it may not.Maybe their plain material resembles the yellowish appearance of varnish and lacquer. I don't know and haven't noticed such a notation or name in their color chart. I've used water based finishes that wee described as being clear as water. They have a much different appearance than traditional lacquer and varnish. Can Monocoat be tinted with analine dyes like Transtint to alter their cured appearance? At a hundred bucks a pop I'd like not to have to order in another kit of Monocoat every time I do a project in another wood.
Very nice!
Do you think that Rubio would be a good finish for kitchen cabinets?
I’m curious about this question myself. I know it might be overkill, but I usually do 4 coat hand sanded 3-2-1 (Thinner, Poly, Linseed). This looks so much easier and durable!
I would probably still use a more durable finish for that but I suppose you could. Would be easy to repair when needed.
@@jamaxit Im OK with overkill! A one coat solution that holds up well sounds like a winner to me, even if the cost of the finish is higher. Cabinet face frames and doors are by far a lower wear item than a table, and this table looks to be holding up quite well. I also like the idea of just sanding to a 180 and finishing, instead of 220, and then a 320 sanding between coats. Time is money, even if its just a project for myself.
@@bentswoodworking I have considered using a Danish oil type finish as well, as its simple and easy to repair when something does take a ding, which it inevitably will at some point. Im still a year out on this project, so Im just weighing options at this point. Im trying to avoid anything that will involve spraying as I dont have a good place to do that, or multiple processes. Thanks for the feedback!
@@CorwinBos Yeah I like Danish Oil too. It's just as easy as Rubio (maybe easier since it doesn't need to be mixed) and has a bit of lacquer in it to provide a bit more protection.
how do you think this product would be for a staircase?
It’s a hardwood floor finish so I think it would be a fine option.
What festtool sander was that you used on the top? Obviously it was sped up but it still seemed to make pretty quick work of removing the oil!
ETS/EC 150/5
@@bentswoodworking thanks! have you noticed if you get a lot of swirls with that one? I keep going back and forth between that and the /3. Obviously I would assume the 5 takes off more quickly, I just wonder how the comes out.
@@SamWanamaker1 typically if you are getting swirl marks on your materials from a sander, there is too much downward pressure. Really the only amount of pressure should be from the weight of the sander itself. If you have variable suction, reduce it to the lowest setting. If you don't have variable suction, align the holes on your paper to just barely align with the extraction holes on the sanding pad. Also use overlapping sweeps when sanding to get a uniform finish.
@@BenMarshallDesigns yup that can be part of it. Another important part is the sanding stoke though. That’s why Festool has one as low as 2mm and then 3mm and 5mm on the sander used in this video.
Is this table's dimension and style the same as the "Dining Room" table plans you have for sale?
Yes. This is the same table
Isn’t one major selling point of the Rubio it’s repairability? That you can just spot sand and spot reapply the finish?
1st off: Amazing demo on the Rubio
2nd: Drinking game challence? 1 shot for every time Jason says Rubio 😂
if 50 ml was too much how much would you use next time?
Probably 35
How good would Rubio perform aesthetically if you merely sanded little areas of the sharpie marker out (did not sand the entire piece), then touched it up with Rubio?
My thought process is to sand the table top every 5-10 years for a complete refinish, and touch-up applications in the interim with Rubio. Of course kiddos will change that cycle 😂. Just curious if a re-sanding is necessary always. Great follow up to your original lesson 👍
Rubio can be spot finished. I have tested it a couple times with good results
Hey Jason, what is that lid you're using on the accelerator? That would be a life saver with that stuff!
It’s the lid that comes on the larger set
Anyone know if Rubios would work for a home bar where there’s likely gonna be booze spills and citrus juice splashing?
How much Granat did you go through from the monocoat gumming up the pad?
It didn’t. I just used the one piece
Beautiful
Hi Jason, this is a great review as I am planning on using Rubio on my next project. It appears to be easy to apply.
Question: What Festool Sander did you use to remove the finish?
ETs EC 150/5
FYI if you draw over a sharpie marker with dry erase you can get almost all of it off. For the next thing someone's kid draws on.
Out of curiosity, did you ever use the Rubio Maintenance oil?
I have not
Damnit. Ok fine, I'm doing mine again today and tomorrow.
Wondering if you’re ever used Osmo? Seems awfully similar to Rubio without the need to mix.
I’m a big of osmo. Never tried rubio.
I have never tried it.