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Achieve a rich, high-luster finish with Doctor’s Woodshop walnut finishing oil. Ideal for knife makers or turners who prefer the look and feel of a oil finish. You can also use this as an aid in sanding.
What kind of finish does this product produce?
The satin luster finish is durable and reminiscent of older woodworking pieces when a hand rubbed oil finish was the standard.
How is this finish applied?
Brush on or dip the sanded piece into Doctor’s Woodshop Walnut Finishing Oil, drain off the excess and set the piece aside to let the oil harden. The walnut oil will be drawn into the wood and with time, exposure to air and light, harden to a durable, easily restored finish. Use of a UV light will speed up the curing process, as will raising the room temperature. Simply buff with a soft cloth or mechanical buffer and the piece is done.
For turners, a quicker method is to apply Walnut Finishing Oil with the piece still on the lathe. Apply with a paper towel and friction polish the surface. The heat speeds the process to completion.
What types of projects is it best suited for?
This finish is ideal for knife handles but also pens and other small turning projects where a smooth feel, natural appearance is important. It is particularly well suited for knife making.
If you're using it as an aid in sanding, a few drops applied to the work as it is sanded will speed up the sanding process significantly. The oil traps the sawdust and forms a sort of rubbing compound that smoothes the wood faster than the sandpaper alone. The oil acts as a lubricant reducing the heat caused by sanding. This is particularly important for work on woods prone to heat checking. Black walnut, Pacific yew, ebony, rosewood, cocobolo and the fruit woods (cherry, apple, pear, peach and plum) are particularly sensitive to heat checking during sanding. Doctor’s Woodshop Walnut Finishing Oil will help prevent the formation of these very difficult to remove fine cracks.
Price per bottle, in Canadian dollars.
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