Hi guys
can you explain the oiling of the wood. That a new one I haven't heard about. Also thanks for the info.
gene
Gene, I use oil to bring out the color and grain of hardwoods rather than using stains. If you look at any of my projects, you will see what it does. I use a 50/50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Some folks use mineral oil, lemon oil, walnut oil and so on. the linseed oil and mineral spirits are more economical because you can buy them by the gallon for what the other oils cost for a quart.
I soak the project in an old metal baking pan for about five or ten minutes. Shake off the excess oil, then wipe it down with a clean lint free rag. Let it dry for a day or two, then use a top coat of lacquer to finish it off.