Handle finishing Oils

Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Ben, did you ever finish your PhD?
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I believe Ben completed his BS in chemistry 2-3(?) years ago, along with a senior project associated with his wood passion 😊.

Ben - i did not know that the various oils chain expanded and polymerized after application. Do you know if the process could be speeded up somewhat by mildly heating the coated blades (like … putting them into a somewhat warmer wood drying box?)
 
My grandfather bad his BS at age 17 and his PhD at 19. He used to say to me, "Every farmer knows what BS is, an MS is just More of the Same, and a PhD is just Piling it on Higher and Deeper. It's common sense that is hard to come by."
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
My grandfather bad his BS at age 17 and his PhD at 19. He used to say to me, "Every farmer knows what BS is, an MS is just More of the Same, and a PhD is just Piling it on Higher and Deeper. It's common sense that is hard to come by."
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I actually got offered a chance to do a PhD at a very good lab at USC, but no, just my B.S in chem and lots of wood. The next project Is something more of a wood business expansion, but thats for the future...
 
Cushing H. said:
I believe Ben completed his BS in chemistry 2-3(?) years ago, along with a senior project associated with his wood passion 😊.

Ben - i did not know that the various oils chain expanded and polymerized after application. Do you know if the process could be speeded up somewhat by mildly heating the coated blades (like … putting them into a somewhat warmer wood drying box?)
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I know it is sped up in warmer temps, tung and BLO will stay tacky nearly forever below about 45 degrees. As for a better curing temp, im not really sure. Id imagine it would go faster as it got warmer, but i would worry about maybe lowering the viscosity and interfering with film formation
 
Tried & True Brand Danish oil is what I use on my handles, it is non-toxic, and food safe.

It also looks really good, takes a very nice high polish, and is durable.
 
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