Danish oil

[artful bodger]

I have always used cabots Danish oil for a line of souvineers that I make. However a year or so ago I noticed that this brand of oil had changed. It use to be roughly a kind of rich honey colour in the can and now its definately got a darker bluish black tinge to it. I notice that the directions for use seem to have changed as well. It used to be something like slop it on liberally, let it sit for 20 minutes or so then wipe off with a rag. Now its slop it on, let it sit for 24Hours! and then do the same.
This oil used to have a urethane content in it which could be built up in successive coats to give a nice lustre. Now it seems to have virtually no urethane content and appears to be watered down with kerosine or turps or the like.
I am starting to realise its no longer the product it once was.
Anybody else noticed this?
Any alternative suggestions(brands) for oil finishes which are oiled on then wiped off that give a good result would be appreciated.
Im not really keen on spending $80 per litre that I have heard quoted for some products.

[Sir Stinkalot]

Hi artful bodger,

If I recall correctly I think somebody else may have noticed similar changes and posted on the forums not too long ago.
I found a half full tin of Cabots in the garage which I must have had for a few years. I can't really recall using it but given it is still half full I would have stopped for some reason.
I now use CWS Store - Rustins Danish Oil | Carroll's Woodcraft Supplies and find it to be very suitable for my needs - good price as well.

Cheers

Stinky

[Hermit]

Another alternative is Feast Watson. It behaves as it should and seems to have a good amount of urethane in it. I get it from the local Home Hardware. Can't remember the price offhand.