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Walnut Oil

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bodrighywood:
I use rapeseed or sunflower oil for things like salad bowls, mortar and pestles etc. One they are safe, two they are easily refurbished by the eventual owner and three they are cheap. Olive oil goes rancid in time so avod that. Walnut aoil, as George points out can be a problem for anyone with a nut allergy. As far as looks are concerned if it is a utilitarian piece then getting a lovely gloss or shine etc is not really a consideration as it will quickly lose it when used.

pete

icewoodturning:
Mahoney's oil is heat treated to remove allergens so ok for those with allergies. I was looking for a UK source.

"My walnut oil is 100% high linoleic acid walnut oil developed for woodworkers who want a non-toxic alternative to petroleum based polymerizing oils. What makes the oil unique is its ability to dry. I source my oil from trees in Northern California which are naturally high in two key fatty acids that help the oil polymerize. This is absent in culinary walnut oils. I also heat-treat the oil to remove the proteins that may cause allergic reactions to those predisposed to them."

Spencer:
I use Mineral Oil which I purchased from Amazon, people had said I could find it from most chemists but I had no luck with that. I have heard that it is possible to make Walnut Stain by mixing the husks of Walnuts with some water and leaving it for two days. 

The Bowler Hatted Turner:
Spencer I could be wrong but I think mineral oil is another name for liquid paraffin, but I am happy to be corrected on that. And I use it sometimes and get it from Boots the chemist.

michaelb:
Liquid Paraffin,go to an Equine vets its a quarter of the price than Boots or any Chemist  and you can get it in 1 and 5 Litre containers 

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