On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:56:10 GMT, "Steven trauthwein"
wrote:

I have been using Behlen's. I like it but would like to add a softer oil
finish to my tool kit.

Has anyone any info on polymerized tung oil or linseed oil.

Any input would be appreciated.

Regards, Steve

IMHO, any finish is food safe when the driers evaporate..

My 2 finishes of choice are Danish oil and buffing or just buffing with a lot of
hardwoods...

The buffing is done after the carriers or whatever in the D. oil have evaporated
and only the oil remains... the last step in buffing is the carnauba wax, which
is very hard and also used in gum and candy so it must be reasonably "food
safe"..

Odds are, someone will have an allergy to anything you use... sometimes a
listing of the finish used can serve as a sort of disclaimer?

If you haven't tried buffing yet, part with $80 and get the Beall system...
you'll be SO glad that you did...
I started with a cheap buffing system and it really sucked... The beall has damn
near paid for itself in the money that I don't pay for finishes now... and
you'll love the warm, rich glow it gives wood...

http://www.bealltool.com/products/buffing/buffer.php

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...90,43040,43042


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