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Main => The Armoury => Topic started by: Thorsteinn on 2013-06-15, 04:14:49
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I heard that one can sub olive oil for linseed oil in the mix to use on my PHA hickory wasters. Is that true?
I ask because I have olive oil but not linseed or teak & monies are tight this week but it's summer here in Nevada and things dry out.
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I used olive oil on my short axe handle. Seems to work fine. A year + out from application and the wood seems in pretty good condition and doesn't stink like bad oil or anything.
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Olive oil is definitely better than no oil. Especially in a dry Nevada summer. Just be sure you rub it in nice and good, give a couple coatings, and then believe it or not, let it sit in the sun. It helps open the pores in the wood and soak it in a bit better. then one final coat and polish thereafter ;)
I do it all the time to my wooden grips on my revolvers and rifle stocks. And yes, olive oil is definitely cheaper.
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You heard it here folks. This guy likes to "rub it in nice & good" and "polish his toys" with olive oil. :o :P
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You heard it here folks. This guy likes to "rub it in nice & good" and "polish his toys" with olive oil. :o :P
+5 Internets!
Patricius: Do you thin it with Mineral Spirits like you would with Boiled Linseed Oil?
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You heard it here folks. This guy likes to "rub it in nice & good" and "polish his toys" with olive oil. :o :P
touche' ;)
Thorsteinn,
nah, I don't. I just don't use too much. You know what they say about having too much right? It just gets too messy ;D
I usually apply it to the rag, then onto the... ummm... item ;D :o