Coconut oil as a finish

[LeeB]

Anybody tried virgin coconut oil for a food grade finish? It would have a coconut smell and taste but stays fresh for up to five years.

[Mooseherder]

I've never used it but will try it now. :D
I've used walnut oil on bowls with good results.

[LeeB]

I used walnut oil on  the charcuterie board I made for Lindy. Makes a nice finish but it sure is pricey.

[metalspinner]

@LeeB 
I've been buying mine in the supermarket salad dressing section. And have been working on the same bottle for a long time. 

Where does yours come from? The price at the market is reasonable. 

[Larry]

One of the guys I saw for has been making lots of resin/walnut coasters.  He gave me a highly figured walnut set last year.  They had a nice finish so I inquired as to what he used.

Walrus Oil

I ordered some after giving my coasters a workout.  They are really nice people and make the product right up the road from you.  I also got some of the Walrus Wax.  Its not terribly expensive and does a good job on charcuterie and cutting boards.  When I looked at there website a minute ago looks like you can get $5 off on your first order.

Even though they say they are a green company, I've not seen any walrus in the lake since they started making their finish. :D :D

[caveman]

I've never used it on wood but my daughter uses it to condition her show pigs' skin a few weeks before the shows.  I have also used it after using vinegar and water to remove mold off of leather vehicle seats to condition the leather.  It seemed to work well for that purpose.

[LeeB]

One of the guys I saw for has been making lots of resin/walnut coasters.  He gave me a highly figured walnut set last year.  They had a nice finish so I inquired as to what he used.

Walrus Oil

I ordered some after giving my coasters a workout.  They are really nice people and make the product right up the road from you.  I also got some of the Walrus Wax.  Its not terribly expensive and does a good job on charcuterie and cutting boards.  When I looked at there website a minute ago looks like you can get $5 off on your first order.

Even though they say they are a green company, I've not seen any walrus in the lake since they started making their finish. :D :D

Coconut oil, bees wax, and mineral oil. Pretty pricy for 5 gal. $325. I think I could make my own much cheaper.

[alan gage]

Coconut oil, bees wax, and mineral oil. Pretty pricy for 5 gal. $325. I think I could make my own much cheaper.

On the other hand: 
I think that all the time. And then 5 years later I'm still saying the same thing. Then I break down and actually buy the product and regret I didn't just do that 5 years ago.  Also, I'm a really good procrastinator. 
Alan

[Raider Bill]

my gf uses it on her skin seems by the gallon.

[Don P]

These are all non drying oils? What are they doing that mineral oil doesn't?

[Southside]

Coconut oil is made from ground up coconut, walnut oil is made from crushed walnuts.  Who was the sick #$^! that invented baby oil?  :D

[kantuckid]

And-> Mineral oil is the trade product for solid wood countertops sold all over in box stores. Other than peanut oil (I got a deal on some sold for turkey frying) it's what I've used excepting WATCO which is safe for food contact after the # of days they say on the can. Beeswax is the more exotic, organic one to use, mixed with a solvent. I never use pricey stuff on any bowls. If a bowl is looks only I use WATCO & paste wax. 
 Most of us don't eat from wooden bowls like King Arthur and the Vikings? :D

[mudfarmer]

The 55gal drums I get for free are from food grade coconut oil and usually have some left in the bottom, interesting thought will have to give it a try.

[Don P]

Works good for soap making as well.

[Mooseherder]

I've used coconut oil on a few projects recently with good results.  This is a Mahogany bowl (Florida Swietenia) cut down from a branch taken down because it was at head level and dangerous while on a riding mower.  It's been air drying under my pavilion for about 10 years.  Just a touch of spalt in there.


 

 

[WDH]

Beautiful bowl.

[kantuckid]

Reminds me some of OR myrtle wood. I had a guy offer me a grapefruit tree log in FL long time back but couldn't get free to go pick it up-it looked really whiteish on the end, as I recall. Lots of exotics down there.