Danish oil over linseed oil

[JB]

Planning on linseed oiling a spotted gum chair to darken it before applying Danish oil. Don't expect problems with this combination but wondering if anyone has used it succesfully. Any hassles with Danish oil adhering etc?

[lesmeyer]

JB,

I have not used the procedure that you intend, but I use the Rustins danish oil extensively. They state on the tin (and on the web site) that you can apply the danish oil over other oils and stains.
Regards
Les
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[JB]

Thanks Les. Do you use Rustins Danish oil on table tops too? If so do you finish up with a mark-free surface, similar to lacquer, or are there always some stroke marks either from brush or pad?
Perhaps rubbing oils are not suited to large flat surfaces. Saw a very poorly (rubbing oil) finished board room table at Brisbane Wood Show on weekend

[lesmeyer]

Rusty,

I would not use the Rustins on a table top. Not enough protection. I use it for anything else including the kitchen cupboard doors and frames. It does provide a water resistant finish. I tested with water laying on top of some beech for about 6 hours with no water penetration. That is after applying 3 coats of the Rustins.
The rustins is not a rubbing oil such as the Oraganoil burnishing oil. I apply the oil with an el cheapo brush (3 for $1 at bunnings) wait a couple of min and wipe off using calico (unbleached). Old t-shirt material is even better (I am too poor to throw away old t-shirts ..).
Regards
Les
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