Formby's tung oil

[Ian Fifelski]

Hey all

Is Formby's high gloss tung oil finish good for knife handles? I know that is doesn't or nearly doesn't have any actual tung oil in it but has anybody had success with it?

I have also heard of a bunch of people that like watco danish oil finish.

Teak oil? Is it good only for teak wood or can it be used as an all around finish?

Formby's and teak oil is MUCH cheaper than Watco and I have a low budget for this.

Thanks
Ian

 

[Angus McGunnigle]

I have used Formbys low gloss and it seems to be good stuff. Rub in the first coat very well, wipe off excess and 24 hrs later, hand buff with very fine steel wool and repeat and repeat and repeat and repeat..................I do 5 or 6 coats.

 

[Busto]

Watco Danish oil will last a long time. It gives a nice Hand Rubbed finish without Hi-Gloss really makes The Grain POP on highly figured woods. I do 3-5 applications depending on how much the wood absorbs the oil. Apply first coat heavy let it soak 30 minutes wipe and allow to dry overnight light buff with 0000 steel wool wipe clean apply light second coat let dry then buff with steel wool wipe clean apply third coat repeat buff and polish with paste wax or a buffer.

I prefer a smooth Matte Finish over a Hi-Gloss the wood grain appears more natural less like plastic.

 

[Ian Fifelski]

A Angus McGunnigle : Ok, cool. Thanks.

Busto : Now looking at it, the danish oil isn't that pricey. I am not sure what I was looking at before.

Also, does anyone have a suggestion on what finish wax I should use for naturally oily woods like ebony? Is minwax finishing oil the way to go? Should cocobolo be waxed rather than finished too?

 

[Britt_Askew]

I have in the past used both Formby's high gloss tung oil and watco danish oil. I like the watco danish oil a lot better.

 

[Ian Fifelski]

I have in the past used both Formby's high gloss tung oil and watco danish oil. I like the watco danish oil a lot better.

Ok sounds like watco is the way to go. Thanks

 

[scott.livesey]

fornby's works ok, just has a long dry time. need to have a dust free place for it to dry. here is a link to an oil finish how to and reviews of 50+ oil finishes. http://www.woodworkersinstitute.com...-and-abrasives/penetrative/oil-finishes-pt-2/ if you want to experiment, you can make your own with oil based polyurethane and mineral spirits.

 

[Willie71]

Ok sounds like watco is the way to go. Thanks

Watco is a favorite with many woodworkers. Tru-Oil thinned 25-30%is a bit glossier, but feels more plasticky. I use either depending on customer preference. Tried and True brand is food safe for cutting boards and kitchen utensils.

For the final wax, I use blue label paste wax. It’s pretty durable stuff.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/page.aspx?p=20091&cat=1,190,42950&ap=1

 

[Busto]

For paste wax I like Mother's Carnuba once it's warmed up rubs on nice and easy to buff....Rub it easy Make it hard.

 

[tim37a]

I like teak oil on just about any wood. It does impart a yellower finish than most clear oils. The nice thing about teak oil is it has UV inhibitors in it which will protect the finish and the wood from sunlight.
Tim