A quick question about raw linseed oil

[mrcairney]

Hey all, I'm working on re-scaling my peasant with spalted beech. It's nearly there but I messed up re-seating the bolts so I can't take it apart gain (tension is set and fine)

To finish the wood, I want to bathe it in linseed oil. Is this ok with the blade attached? Just wondering.

 

[John Fenna]

It should be fine - I have resoaked wood handled knives before with no ill effect - just wipe the oil off the blade before storing it long term ...it goes like a yellow toffee and takes some removal!

 

[lannyman8]

what John said, remove excess before it dries and jobs a fish.....

 

[mrcairney]

cheers John and Lanny. Made sure it wipe it all off. Looks great

 

[lannyman8]

nay probs, a few months and it should be set....