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    Hi everyone, with all the custom tampers lately i thought i might have a go at one so i got a piece of 316 stainless and some tasmanian oak and off i went. i got the guys at work to make it for me and heres what they came up with:



    all i need to do now is to oil the handle and thats where i need your help. what type of oil do i use? i read somewhere that i can use walnut oil or linseed oil and bees wax. is that right? any sugestions?

    thanks

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    Re: my new custom tamper

    Originally posted by 52505A460F0F083F0 link=1278149920/0#0 date=1278149920
    all i need to do now is to oil the handle and thats where i need your help. what type of oil do i use? i read somewhere that i can use walnut oil or linseed oil and bees wax. is that right? any sugestions?

    thanks
    Personally I like Almond Oil & one can get it in supermarkets

    There are more exotic oils to use but I found Almond Oil to be excellent

    nice tamper   :
    KK

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    • #3
      Re: my new custom tamper

      thanks KK. what about the bees wax after oiling? has anybody heard of that being done? does the type of oil affect the finished look?

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      • #4
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        You can use hot linseed oil as well
        Hot oil penetrates deeper into the wood that includes the Almond Oil

        Dont need to wax

        Re apply a thin layer of your chosen oil when necessary

        This is a great read on wood oils ect
        http://www.popularwoodworking.com/features/finish2.html

        KK

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        • #5
          Re: my new custom tamper

          Originally posted by 12363F3F3C3C0612362A3436590 link=1278149920/3#3 date=1278153040
          Hot oil penetrates deeper into the wood
          great tip. thats why i love this forum.

          so do i just dab a piece of cloth in the oil and use that to apply it to the handle?

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          • #6
            Re: my new custom tamper

            Originally posted by 0D0F0519505057600 link=1278149920/4#4 date=1278153428
            Originally posted by 12363F3F3C3C0612362A3436590 link=1278149920/3#3 date=1278153040
            Hot oil penetrates deeper into the wood
            great tip. thats why i love this forum.

            so do i just dab a piece of cloth in the oil and use that to apply it to the handle?
            There many ways to apply

            1] wipe on thinly and polish off up to 10 times
            2] wipe on thick and let it soak then polish off and reapply several times
            3] drop the handle (because its small) in the hot oil and let it soak a while
            Remove let it soak 24 hours
            Buff off

            Note - you may require the occasional sand if the oil raises the grain
            Use the finest grade paper & best done while spinning

            KK

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            • #7
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              Dont apply the bees wax. The melting point is too low and the heat of your hand is enough to melt it and it will become lodged with dirt, fingerprints and grime. The bees wax needs to be mixed with a wax with a higher melting temp such as Carnauba. There is an excellent Australian made "Traditional Wax" that would be suitable if you wanted to go wax.

              I would suggest Danish Oil. Here is a blurb from the manufacturer that I would recommend but I will remove the name (they are not a sponsor!)

              DANISH OIL is a special formulation based on "Chinese Wood Oil" also known as "Tung Oil" This natural oil is extracted from nuts, similar in size to a brazil nut which grow on certain species of trees found mainly in China and some areas of South America.

              This natural oil is processed and blended with other vegetable oils then some synthetic resins to improve the hardness. The special formulation developed by xxx’s Ltd ensures xxx’s DANISH OIL is different to other oils.

              The special ingredients allow xxx’s Danish Oil to penetrate deep into all types of timbers, drying to a hard durable and water resistant seal. The ideal oil to bring out the beauty of all timbers and give a natural low lustre finish to all types of furniture, woodwork, woodturnings & woodcarvings.

              The advantage here is the synthetic resins which will give you the penetration and appearance of oil with a hard drying finish which will help seal the timber.

              Hope this helps.

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              • #8
                Re: my new custom tamper

                sounds good. ill give it a go then ill post a finished product pic.

                thanks again.

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                • #9
                  Re: my new custom tamper

                  Originally posted by 576D765B57706D6A6F65686B70040 link=1278149920/6#6 date=1278156181
                  I would suggest Danish Oil. Here is a blurb from the manufacturer that I would recommend but I will remove the name

                  Snip from the link above

                  Oil-Varnish Blend
                  One replacement was pre-packaged oil/varnish blend. This didnt add anything to what was already being used, but manufacturers made consumers think it did by labelling their products with enigmatic names like Danish oil (made by squeezing Danes?), antique oil (just for antiques?), Velvit oil and Salad Bowl Finish.

                  Then they attached misleading marketing phrases to the product such as "contains resin," "protects the wood from the inside" or "makes the wood 25 percent harder" to make consumers think they were buying something more than simply a repackaged oil/varnish blend.

                  KK

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                  • #10
                    Re: my new custom tamper

                    I agree ..... it depends on which product you purchase as when it comes to finishes there is a lot of marketing spin.

                    The brand that I would recommend cannot be purchased from the big hardware chains, only woodworking suppliers, however at $13.50 for 250ml it will not break the bank. The reason that I recommend it is that I have been using it for a number of year on jewellery boxes and they still look as good as they day I applied the finish many years later. I have tried may different finishes on wood over the years and this brand of Danish Oil creates a great looking and very durable finish.

                    That being said mineral oil (paraffin oil) which is available from the supermarket will also work well.

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                    • #11
                      Re: my new custom tamper

                      I highly recommend "Birchwood Casey Stock Oil"....

                      Designed specifically for fancy timbered gun-stocks so is very durable, can be polished to what ever level of shine you desire and brings out all the underlying beauty of the timber..... 8-)

                      Mal.

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                      • #12
                        Re: my new custom tamper

                        Originally posted by 6C41454944280 link=1278149920/10#10 date=1278163110
                        I highly recommend "Birchwood Casey Stock Oil"....

                        Designed specifically for fancy timbered gun-stocks so is very durable, can be polished to what ever level of shine you desire and brings out all the underlying beauty of the timber..... 8-)

                        Mal.
                        Good stuff...

                        Spent many hrs with my Anschutz Hornet polishing and keeping the blue up to it... Weather around Stanthorpe was hard on firearms when ya using them all day..

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                        • #13
                          Re: my new custom tamper

                          Originally posted by 6F42464A472B0 link=1278149920/10#10 date=1278163110
                          I highly recommend "Birchwood Casey Stock Oil"....
                          Hi Mal, where would i get that from?

                          thanks

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                          • #14
                            Re: my new custom tamper

                            Originally posted by 45474D5118181F280 link=1278149920/12#12 date=1278164193
                            Originally posted by 6F42464A472B0 link=1278149920/10#10 date=1278163110
                            I highly recommend "Birchwood Casey Stock Oil"....
                            Hi Mal, where would i get that from?

                            thanks
                            Just about any decent Firearms stockist...

                            Google is ya friend and plenty in you neck of teh woods..

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                            • #15
                              Re: my new custom tamper

                              Originally posted by 1C3831313232081C38243A38570 link=1278149920/5#5 date=1278154700
                              Use the finest grade paper & best done while spinning
                              Geez KK, that could be dangerous, its a long way down to land on your head if youre on a bar stool >

                              Lookin good moey. Another suggestion. My stereo speakers are finished in Ozzie Jarah and then oiled with Marveer. I reapply every 12 months or so. Of course this would tend to give your timber a darker redish colour.

                              Steve

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