I use lacquer for all my finishing, however I have a potential project that may need a different approach. I will have hundreds of solid ash blocks that are 4 x 6 x 2. I'm considering a couple of ideas. First is to find a finish that I can dip into, wipe off, set aside to dry QUICKLY and get good coverage in one coat. If I need to dry in a heated area, so be it.

The second idea is to use a large tumbler, maybe a cement mixer, filled with some kind of media, (maybe walnut shells, corn or wood pellets), saturated with a finish that will "rub" the blocks. Years ago, I saw a local guy do this to finish childrens play blocks with success, but I can't locate him now to ask detail questions.

The blocks will be used for a merchandizing display if that matters.

Ideas?

Perry