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mobileninja

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Neem and Satisal. I've read several threads on this and there seems to be a big mix of flavors. I'm looking for something that I don't have to special order from the amazon or what not ;). I'll reward your posts with a reply and a couple thanks. Oh and and some pictures once I'm done.
 
Snow thanks for the reply. I'll be going to the grocery today I'll look into at least the mineral oil. How about Tung on neem? I've seen many references to it being used here. But don't think I've found through the search any reference to oiling neem in general. I'm going to look up the properties of the wood.
 
tung can be used, but it more involved in its application. linseed oil is simply "rub in, let sit for 30 min, rub off".
 
mobileninja -

I have a GRS/Bonecutter that has a neem handle on it. I did some work to the handle and wasn't sure what to finish it with. Here is the advice I got from the forum (cut from the original post here):

oldschool45: "Warty had excellent luck soaking with Murphy Oil Soap non-chlorinated it helps bring out the rouge the Kami's used on the buffer when finishing the handle it gets in deep so sanding usually doesn't get it all. For finish I'd go with Boiled Linseed Oil thinned out with Mineral spirits its neutral in color and should leave the neem "brighter" Tung Oil is a bit reddish and may tint it a bit."

pugs75: "Neem is fun to work with, it has almost a spicy smell when sanding. I have found that after you are finished sanding you should clean the heck out of it with mineral spirits, that should get rid of any stains from working it. After its good and clean, I would tape off the blade (if not done already) and do a good soak in Boiled Linseed Oil. I usually cut an old plastic bottle that will hold the handle, fill it with the oil and put it in for a few hours, or a full day. When you take it out Wipe off all the excess, try to wipe it as dry as you can and leave it a day or so to dry, when dry do a few more coats of BLO, wipe and dry method. This will give the neem a nice light honey tone color. Brings out the natural color in the wood."

For Satisal, jdk1 suggested using Watco Danish Oil.

I did use the Boiled Linseed Oil to finish it, and it definitely gave it more of a honey tone. It ended up being a little darker than when I originally received it (which I liked). It did take almost 3 days for it to completely dry. After I applied it, I wiped it down a few hours later and let it sit and the next day it still had some weeping from it so I wiped it again. Unfortunately, I don't have any finished pictures because I left it with my father and won't be back to see him for a few months. Something to think about, and I am not sure of the other oils, but BLO is not permanent and will need to be reapplied at some point down the road.
 
Boywondered thanks for the post and the quotes! Something definitely to work off of. Seems like alot of work but I think it may be well worth the effort.
 
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