Originally Posted by huntsonora
Originally Posted by Sitka deer
Originally Posted by TC1
Most of the "oil" finishes you find today aren't true oil but oil/varnish mixes and don't need wax.


Sorry, but that is not correct. Oil finishes, almost universally, have a large component of wax in them. It makes them level out better and lubricates the application process.

Finishing oil is just oil, usually, and most contain driers.

eta: Waxes as a protection for all oil finished stocks is an outstanding idea with zero downside assuming no silicone is added.


From everything I have found the Minwax antique finishing oil is a linseed oil/varnish


Yes, that is the standard, but it has a large component of fairly soft waxes which keeps the luster down. It also has a pretty high VOC (solvents) level which makes it easy to apply, but slows drying, creates more potential for later telegraphing of pores, less waterproofing, and less value for the money.

Microcrystaline waxes are harder and produce more luster. Carnuba is fairly hard and cheaper, while other waxes from other plants and vegtables along with beeswax are soft.


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