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Posted: 10/1/2011 8:11:44 AM EDT
What is an easy but good wood finish for a whistle?
I went on a train ride and picked up a wooden (pine) train whistle, I'd like to put some fashion of a finish on the raw wood. Years ago I made a cutting board and just used cooking oil, or would something like plain old paste furniture wax be a better choice?. The whistle was only $7 so I don't want to go overboard, it is basically just to keep the wood looking nice while still being able to use it (I don't want to finish it with anything that would not want to eat off) Thank you 
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Posted: 10/1/2011 8:22:54 AM EDT
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tung oil
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Posted: 10/1/2011 8:37:08 AM EDT
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Quoted:
tung tongue oil FIFY 
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Posted: 10/1/2011 8:47:03 AM EDT
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Peanut oil works great.
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Posted: 10/1/2011 8:49:29 AM EDT
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Some food-safe finishes, courtesy of Fine Woodworking:
http://www.finewoodworking.com/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=26893 |
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Posted: 10/1/2011 8:52:33 AM EDT
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My grandad used to make whistles like that, used Linseed oil.
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Posted: 10/1/2011 9:01:50 AM EDT
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Boiled linseed oil, but be careful of the dirty rags.
Kharn Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/1/2011 9:05:51 AM EDT
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Quoted: Boiled linseed oil, but be careful of the dirty rags. Kharn Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile This.. Mix in a bit of Japan Drier to get it to dry properly. Put it on very thin and allow plenty of time to dry.. If you go too fast it will feel rubbery |
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Posted: 10/1/2011 9:31:34 AM EDT
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Thank you
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