On Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 11:40:52 AM UTC-6, Jack wrote:

I've used BLO and it dries fast? Straight Linseed oil, not so much.
Boiled dries fast I think.

That's my understanding. I thinned it so it would penetrate, somewhat. The wood is ash. Rain predicted for all this week, so the handles will hang until clear weather.

Also on hold: Cut a 4X4X4 block in half for carving a wood nut, for the work table vise. The halves are soaking in mineral oil.... for a week.

Sonny