What kind of oil do you use for your blades?

Richard G · 12th December 2019, 09:57 PM

I find that if you have a wood that is already finished but just needs a bit of smartening up a vigorous polish with a good quality BEESWAX based furniture polish will do the job.
For metal work I prefer Renaissance Wax, and if it possible, 'warmed' so that it can penetrate any pits created by rust. You can lightly buff this to a nice sheen.
Regards
Richard

A. G. Maisey · 13th December 2019, 12:22 AM

All the traditional wood finishes require maintenance, dusting & a good quality furniture wax or furniture oil on a regular basis is all that is usually needed.

Beeswax is a good traditional wax, but it is even better if mixed with carnauba wax and gum turpentine, especially if you want a shiny finish.

Interested Party · 17th December 2019, 04:14 PM

My family refinished gunstocks for 60+ years (1930s-2000) beginning with my grandad. His brother worked on antique furniture next door. I started sanding for them at 8 or 9. I wish I could remember all I knew as a kid. In my lifetime certain looks were based on Truoil. Especially for people who wanted a quick turnaround. I can say that holds up well there are pieces that I know we did over 50 years ago with Truoil that still look nice. It also dries very quickly and a few shades lighter than boiled linseed. Sometimes we would finish with it to add extra shine.

Would beeswax or a beeswax mixture do well on horn?

kronckew · 17th December 2019, 07:36 PM

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Would beeswax or a beeswax mixture do well on horn?

I use hooflex, from the country store, designed to maintain your equine companions toenails. a tub will last almost forever.

RobT · 19th December 2019, 01:05 AM

Hi All,

I recently met a gun collector at an antique show and he said that he swears by Corrosion X to keep his old guns rust free. I had never heard of it so I went online for more info. From what I read, Corrosion X compares well with Ballistol. I have never used it and probably never will as I prefer to use automotive wax on my blades because it is less messy than oil. I carefully inspect all my blades every three months.

Sincerely,
RobT

Dbelbey · 19th December 2019, 10:11 AM

Hello all!

I'm a new member here. I personally use a light mixture of mineral oil and clove oil on most blades in my collection.

Protection with a pleasant sent.

Battara · 19th December 2019, 11:54 PM

Well welcome to our little forum!

17th December 2019, 04:14 PM	#3
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 491	Horn My family refinished gunstocks for 60+ years (1930s-2000) beginning with my grandad. His brother worked on antique furniture next door. I started sanding for them at 8 or 9. I wish I could remember all I knew as a kid. In my lifetime certain looks were based on Truoil. Especially for people who wanted a quick turnaround. I can say that holds up well there are pieces that I know we did over 50 years ago with Truoil that still look nice. It also dries very quickly and a few shades lighter than boiled linseed. Sometimes we would finish with it to add extra shine. Would beeswax or a beeswax mixture do well on horn?

19th December 2019, 01:05 AM	#5
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 533	Corrosion X Hi All, I recently met a gun collector at an antique show and he said that he swears by Corrosion X to keep his old guns rust free. I had never heard of it so I went online for more info. From what I read, Corrosion X compares well with Ballistol. I have never used it and probably never will as I prefer to use automotive wax on my blades because it is less messy than oil. I carefully inspect all my blades every three months. Sincerely, RobT

12th December 2019, 09:57 PM	#1
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	I find that if you have a wood that is already finished but just needs a bit of smartening up a vigorous polish with a good quality BEESWAX based furniture polish will do the job. For metal work I prefer Renaissance Wax, and if it possible, 'warmed' so that it can penetrate any pits created by rust. You can lightly buff this to a nice sheen. Regards Richard

13th December 2019, 12:22 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,989	All the traditional wood finishes require maintenance, dusting & a good quality furniture wax or furniture oil on a regular basis is all that is usually needed. Beeswax is a good traditional wax, but it is even better if mixed with carnauba wax and gum turpentine, especially if you want a shiny finish.

19th December 2019, 10:11 AM	#6
Dbelbey Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 3	Hello all! I'm a new member here. I personally use a light mixture of mineral oil and clove oil on most blades in my collection. Protection with a pleasant sent.

19th December 2019, 11:54 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	Well welcome to our little forum!