Wax oil products

[johnnyb]

Going back to products I was interested in at Harrogate. Odies oil was demonstrated. Skeltons peacock oil was what tempted me though(its so expensive it must be good)
Osmo, fiddles, textrol, owatrol etc
They can't all be as great as they reckon. Is it just various drying oils and waxes. Why are they so prevalent and some so expensive.
The ones I've used have been good and lasted well(osmo and fiddes) they've also aged naturally so haven't flaked or delamination.
Anyone have any great application tips? Anyone used peacock or odies and can tell us about them?

 

[Blackswanwood]

I use Peacock Oil on most of the boxes I make. The process takes some time but the results are excellent if you follow the instructions.

The Wick version has a shorter curing time but I have only used the normal version.

Having done a direct comparison to Chestnut finishing oil on Walnut I would say Peacock oil gives a much deeper lustre.

 

[1275gt]

I use Peacock Oil on most of the boxes I make. The process takes some time but the results are excellent if you follow the instructions.

The Wick version has a shorter curing time but I have only used the normal version.

Having done a direct comparison to Chestnut finishing oil on Walnut I would say Peacock oil gives a much deeper lustre.

Hi @Blackswanwood could you post some pictures of some finished items? I make the odd box, I saw peacock oil at Harrogate and I was tempted. I haven't found many examples of finished projects utilising it.

 

[Blackswanwood]

Hi @Blackswanwood could you post some pictures of some finished items? I make the odd box, I saw peacock oil at Harrogate and I was tempted. I haven't found many examples of finished projects utilising it.

Here you go …

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/thread...st-thing-you-made.81798/page-528#post-1773535

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/thread...st-thing-you-made.81798/page-525#post-1771191

 

[1275gt]

Here you go …

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/thread...st-thing-you-made.81798/page-528#post-1773535

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/thread...st-thing-you-made.81798/page-525#post-1771191

Beautiful work