Why Soak Axe Handles? Over the last couple of years, the trend of soaking axe handles in boiled linseed oil has grown to mythic proportions. The main reason is due largely to its supposed ability to … [Read more...] about Does Boiled Linseed Oil Swell Wood?
Tool Maintenance
How To Oil Finish Axe And Tool Handles
Oil finishes are the preferred method of maintaining and preserving axe and tool handles. Although they provide very little protection compared to other wood finishes they are cheap and easy to use. … [Read more...] about How To Oil Finish Axe And Tool Handles
Water Resistance Of Boiled Linseed Oil Wood Finishes
Introduction Linseed oil finishes have been around for centuries. Their chemical properties and application methods have been well documented. However, I wanted to see for myself just how … [Read more...] about Water Resistance Of Boiled Linseed Oil Wood Finishes
Penetration Of Boiled Linseed Oil When Applied To Hickory Wood
Introduction There is a growing trend of soaking and/or oiling axe and tool handles for extended periods of time. However, very few people have actually tested the penetration of boiled linseed oil … [Read more...] about Penetration Of Boiled Linseed Oil When Applied To Hickory Wood
My Version Of Paul Sellers Rag-In-A-Can Oiler.
Overview I had been meaning to make a rag-in-a-can oiler for quite a while now. Paul Sellers originally wrote a blog post about this unique invention back in February. An invention he had been … [Read more...] about My Version Of Paul Sellers Rag-In-A-Can Oiler.