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

 

[Fergie 307]

They are gorgeous

 

[Blackswanwood]

I was contacted about my above posts to alert me to the fact that Chestnut did a specific wax oil finishing product. They do two versions - satin and gloss - I'm testing the satin one.

Having given it a try on a test panel of walnut burr I can confirm it's excellent. Very easy to apply and it's bringing the features in the wood out nicely. (Unlike Osmo which I find to be gloopy and produces an unnatural looking finish.)

This picture is after 24 hours with one coat. I've given it a light sand and second coat and will update with a further picture in a day or so. Provided there are no unwelcome surprises from the second coat it will probably become a "go to" finish for me.

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

I use food safe products so limited knowledge but I use the chestnut product among others and just ordered more as I fine it good for what I do

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Hells bells just read the safety data sheet on the chestnut hard wax oil.
I think I will stick to their feed safe finish

 

[Blackswanwood]

Hells bells just read the safety data sheet on the chestnut hard wax oil.
I think I will stick to their feed safe finish

It’s okay as I put a warning sticker on all the jewellery boxes I make so people won’t eat soup out of them

 

[Terry Smart]

It’s okay as I put a warning sticker on all the jewellery boxes I make so people won’t eat soup out of them

More importantly, don't drink the oil.

The Safety Data Sheet relates to the product in the can, and governs how it is used, stored, transported etc. It bears no relation to the dried film.
Whilst we can't recommend it for food contact (not because it's not necessarily safe, but because there's no recognised test we can apply to it to prove that it IS safe), once dried it's not much different to a standard oil-based paint.

Safety Data Sheets offer good advice, but are mostly really there for the workplace, where people are using, and exposed to, products all day every day.

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

To Terry Smart
Thank you to you and your team, as seen in my post I make bowls and other things for food use. I first saw the food safe finish in my local men’s shed
I called your firm for advice, who were so very helpful.
Ps. If your firm ever does a trade show down the fareham area do please let us know

 

[Terry Smart]

To Terry Smart
Thank you to you and your team, as seen in my post I make bowls and other things for food use. I first saw the food safe finish in my local men’s shed
I called your firm for advice, who were so very helpful.
Ps. If your firm ever does a trade show down the fareham area do please let us know

Thanks; we do try our best to be helpful.
If we get an invite, I'll try and remember to let you know.

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[Katomi woodsmith]

Link followed, signed up thanks

 

[Blackswanwood]

Ps. If your firm ever does a trade show down the fareham area do please let us know

Not sure exactly how far Fareham is from Swindon (70ish miles?) but this flyer arrived with the wax oil …

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Thanks I saw that on their web site, much more than 30 miles is a no go for me. (Family commitments )
Thanks though

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Just did a google map. It’s 79 to 80 plus miles depending on route