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  1. M

    Oil for Old Scroll Saw

    Hello. I picked up an old Craftsman 16” scroll saw that I’m looking to clean up and get working. To that end, the instructions say to use SAE 30 oil to lubricate the bearings. Forgive my ignorance, but the more I read about oil viscosity, the more confused I become. Can someone recommend an oil...
  2. Rick M

    Anyone tried Odie's Oil?

    I mentioned on another forum that it was too expensive for an oil finish and the only way I'd try it was if I somehow got a free sample. Well guess what showed up on my doorstep today... a free sample. http://www.odiesoil.com/odies-oil-original/ They make a lot of claims: My wife (who knows...
    • Rick M
    • Thread
    • finishing odie's oil oil
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Finishing
  3. Bugle

    Wax and Mineral oil finish

    I was watching a woodturning video on youtube and the guy was using a mixture of paste wax and mineral oil as a finish. Anyone every use this method? How well does it work? Never heard of it before. Thanks.
    • Bugle
    • Thread
    • finish mineral oil wax
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Finishing
  4. C

    Gloss over Danish Oil

    I am finishing a walnut bench that I have applied two coats of Watco Danish Oil (Dark walnut) to. It does not have much of a shine (Actually hardly any) Can I apply polycrylic over the danish oil without any issues? If not polycrylic what would you recommend. And how long should I wait...
  5. ZachEakes

    Watco Danish Oil finish?

    Hi Guys, I am building a 1942 Coast Guard Cutter and turning it into a yacht. http://83footernoel.blogspot.com/ We are building mahogany and sapele faced cabinets, and are curious to hear what you have to say about Watco Danish Oil finish for cabinet faces and tops. We'll have a mahogany...
  6. Gofor

    Chainsaw Bar Oil

    I have been chainsaw milling a few logs lately and am running into a problem with the chains crudding up with resin/residue to the point they won't cut, and the sticky mess actually causes drag on the chain in the bar groove. The chains are still fairly sharp after cleaning, so the main loss of...
  7. steviegwood

    Miller Oil Furnace 4 sale

    Hi Folks, I have an Miller oil furnace that I am interested in selling. The only reason for selling is that I up-graded to a unit that was A/C ready so I installed a new furnace and central air in our home. This is a 80,000 btu down flow unit with the filter in the door (a mobile home unit). I...
  8. zapdafish

    Danish oil application question

    I finished turning a bowl and decided to finish it with Watco danish oil. I don't know if its a problem or not but it soaked up a tremendous amount of it. The weight of the bowl has increased by quite abit. Being a bowl, I figured a great way was to just pour it into the bowl and spread it...
    • zapdafish
    • Thread
    • application danish oil question
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Finishing
  9. christopheralan

    Burning the Mid-Night Oil...

    Just finishing up this last minute plaque for a customer. Started yesterday as a concept, started making sawdust today, and it is due tomorrow. (I better get a case of beer for this one...) The safari hat is what the Marine instructors wear on the fireing line. I had to cut it in half at a 20...
  10. Mountain Pond

    Mountain Pond

    Mountain Pond, this is the o'l fishing hole which was just a picture in my mind.
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  11. T

    Thin Boiled Linseed Oil?

    I need some advice from some of you more experienced finishers. I am finishing a small project made of some nice straight grained cherry stock and am considering applying a coat of boiled linseed oil, then several coats of super blond shellac. I've never used boiled linseed oil before. i have...
  12. CatButler

    Review:Camelia/tea seed oil

    I couple of months ago, I posted an observation that camelia oil, promoted by some as a rust preventer/lubricant, sells for $8.00 for 3 oz. in WW stores and $9.00 for 16 oz. as tea seed oil in a local Asian markets. I purchased the container and decided to try it out. The container was a...
  13. eyekode

    Clogged oil stone?

    My Arkansas oil stone doesn't seem to cut as fast as when it was new. I suspect the surface is loaded with metal shavings. I used to use sandpaper but picked up the oil stone to learn free hand sharpening. And I like the idea of using a stone I don't have to flatten, throw away or use water...
  14. Mr. Lahey

    Tung vs teak vs lemon vs linseed oil

    So many choices...can someone please tell me the differences between all these wood oils and what they work best for?
  15. F

    What compressor oil to use?

    Hi, This seems to be the forum that my question may fit. Got the Makita mac700 compressor. The manual says to change oil every 300 hours or 3 months. Now the question is, what compressor oil to use? and where would you get it? Also, if you happen to have a similar compressor, do you...
  16. CarvedTones

    Anyone up for a small group buy of pure tung oil?

    This is the best deal I have found: http://antiquesupply.com/products/GOLDEN_S_PURE_TUNG_OIL_5_GL-3279-549.html I emailed them and it is about $23 to ship, no tax in NC, so it is slightly over $38 a gallon. Locally, it is about $55 a gallon plus tax. Any interest? EDIT - Closing thread...
  17. J

    Minwax Antique Oil Finish

    Hi Guys, Do any of you know where I can find this in the Charlotte area? Both HD and Lowes carry Minwax products, but this doesn't seem to be part of their standard floor stock. Woodcraft doesn't carry Minwax at all, and I don't really want to order it online if I don't have to. Thanks...
  18. B

    Tung oil, now what?

    I recently finished a coffee table as seen here: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/f29/coffee-table-project-completed-30512/ with a couple of coats of tung oil. I like the look of it as is now, however I wonder if I should put something else on the top to make it more durable, just as a...
  19. B

    High-gloss Tung oil vs Low-gloss & Poly

    I am fiishing my Teak picture frame with a couple of applications of Low-gloss Tung Oil then will follow with some oil base poly to get some gloss. I used this same method on some Walnut and really like the result. I am new to using Tung oil and I really like the way it brings out the grain...
    • BrianBDH
    • Thread
    • highgloss lowgloss oil poly tung
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Finishing
  20. D

    Oil over Shallac sealer?

    Hi, Am just in the process of final assembly of Queen Size 'Craftsman/Mission' style bed and I applied two wash coats of shellac as a sealer. As an afterthought, I thought I might use an oil mixture: 1/3 oil 1/3varnish 1/3mineral spirits. My question is, will this finishing technique sit and...
    • drmjh
    • Thread
    • oil sealer shallac
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Finishing

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