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[Mesterh]

Cheers for the info.

[Valewoodturner]

Cheers for the info.

 

My pleasure.

 

If there is some one who knows better i would love to know,,

All my information is gained through trial and error so if im giving wrong info out or accidently giving out misleading info out please correct me if you know the right answer.

 

Thanx

Steve...\oo/

[Ian Leach]

Some food based oils oxidise in the air (olive oil one of them) and can form a surface that is rancid and could possibly taint food. It is highly unlikely that anything serious would happen but when I supply work to other people that involves food I use Chestnuts food safe finish or bees/carnuba wax.

 

I always supply a certificate describing how to care for the piece too.

 

 

Beautiful work by the way

[robbo 110]

it is indeed beautiful work, ive searched previous threads but cant find the answers... an oil that is best suited to these kind've things,,,,,, available from health food shops... somebody must be able to help... save me endless time searching !!!

[Ian Leach]

Chestnut do a food safe oil or mineral oil

[Mesterh]

Can Danish oil be used too as I thought that was food safe?

[Ian Leach]

Can Danish oil be used too as I thought that was food safe?

 

There are mixed opinions on oils tbh, it's all about how long iit takes the oil to cure. Danish oil is one of the better ones, but some people say its only good for toys but not for food safe items.

Personaly i stick to what i know and tried, it can get quite confusing sometimes i wouldn't use it for food but would for other furniture or trinket items.

 

I guess there is no right or wrong nothings 100% safe as people react to things differently,

[Rob D]

Lovely work there

 

 

Walnut oil and coconut oil have less tendency to go rancid in wood.

 

Another method I've been using is heated walnut oil then you dissolve beeswax in. Sounds complicated but easy to do.

 

This then gives a foodsafe wax easy to apply and non rancid forming.

 

I've used Danish oil for years.... not too keen on using it for say a chopping board and things like this.

[Valewoodturner]

Ive allways tried to avoid using oils from nut trees due to people who have allergies.

I would hate to be responsible for some one getting a reaction.

[Henk]

Very nice pieces.

Just finished making this out of Yew and some old crates made from Blue Mahoe all the way from Jamaica.

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