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Old 12-14-2013, 08:09 PM
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oiling hardwood

So I have a custom knife made out of redheart hardwood and I was wondering what type of oil should I use and what would be best and fastest at drying. And also how to apply it.
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:44 AM
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Birchwood Casey is what I use, it drys fast and can be applied with a rag and then work it in with your finger.
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Old 12-15-2013, 07:15 AM
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I would use a few coats of tung (gun stock) oil waiting about 45 min between coats to ensure maximum penetration. Application can be done by putting some on a rag or sponge brush and wiping it on evenly.

The use of the knife will determine how many coats you should use- 2 coats for light use - 5-7 for heavy. It should stay above freezing temps for around 10 days in a row as fat can rise out of the oil and deposit on the surface in freezing temps. The whole piece should be cured well in about 6 days, fully cured in about 15. Not sure if that's fast enough for you or not.


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Old 12-15-2013, 02:25 PM
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use a rag wraped around some cotton, rub with the grain as im sure you know. when it starts to get sorta hard to wipe stop. if you dont the oil will start rolling. if you can, have your wood nice and warm and oil just warm. I have done a lot of gun stocks with true oil== sand after 3 coats and repeat. IF i can help you anyway i am glad to try. As stated about tung oil its a good oil also- some like linseed oil- Im just more used with birchwood-trueoil use a small flat block of wood to sand to knock your high spots down first few sands.
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Old 01-04-2014, 10:03 PM
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Birchwood casey true oil. May want to wipe down with nail polish remover prior to first coat. I believe Redheart has a tendency to be an oily wood.
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Old 01-05-2014, 08:55 AM
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I would use Acetone to wipe the wood prior to application of whichever finish your are using. Some nail polish removers do not contain Acetone but other chemicals that can do nasty things to your finish. Applying a good oil finish takes time do not rush.
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