Originally Posted by JSTUART
Originally Posted by Terryk
I have a few new Husquarvana hatchets. They do not have any oil on them. In the past I used tung oil just because I have a can. Is that OK, or should I use something else?



Will work fine, I am somewhat lazier in that I just drop my axes in a container (length of six inch pipe) full of raw linseed for a few days every six months.


I pretty much do the same thing but I'm even lazier......I only treat em about once a year.

I use a 50/50 mixture of mineral spirits and BLO.