Camellia oil for hand tools

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I've seen it recommended in several places that for protection of planes and chisels, an application of Camellia oil is a good solution.  Wondering about a good source though.  When I check on Amazon, a lot of links come up for Camellia oil as a hair and skin product.  It says its 100% pure, so I assume there wouldn't be an issue using this for tools -- but just wondering if there is a good manufacturer who packages it in a bottle suitable for spraying on tools (and who doesn't upcharge -- like how acetone for nail polish removing is more expensive than straight acetone for industrial uses).
 
Edward, not familiar with Camellia.

Wondering if you have looked at Boeshield spray?  I've found it to be excellent.  Available from Amazon and I spray my tools and it dries and provides excellent protection.  Might be of use.  I even spray it to protect my festools from time to time.
 
This comes from the hype around Japanese blades (chisels, saws, blades, and ultimately knives and swords...)

The short version is that Camellia oil is free of acids, resins and it's food-safe which makes it a good protective for everything carbon steel, especially stuff with an edge ;), that might come into contact with food. It also doesn't come with a chemical stench to it like Tuf-Cloth and a lot of other protectants do.

Because of the afore mentioned hype around Japanese kitchen knives and sword Camellia oil prices include a little mark up...

What you probably want is this:http://www.amazon.com/Shinwa-Camell...=UTF8&qid=1465142279&sr=1-1&keywords=camellia+oil

Kind regards,
Oliver

 
WOW, no that's a difference in price - thanks for sharing!

Kind regards,
Oliver
 
I use Jojoba oil (trader joes brand) on my blades, chisels, hawk and trowel, and anything else that might rust.  It seems to do well.

I like to use wax on the bottom of my planes, which protects and also helps them glide along a little better.

I think either oil is a nice alternative to wd-40.

-Adam
 
Roll a rag up tightly and stick it in a jar with about half an inch sticking out of the top. I spray mine with jojoba oil or camellia oil- whichever is available. Then you can wipe your plane soles, chisels, saws etc. by swiping them over the top of the rag in the jar. It's a lot easier than spritzing the rag and then wiping down the tool, and the oil goes a lot further.
 
I've used a number of products over time. They all seem to work as you are really only protecting it till the next use of the tool. I currently also use the Boeshield product. It lubricates as well as protects and seems to work especially well with router bits and saw blades. You can either leave it on without wiping off or wipe it. Either way it seems to work the same way. It's not that expensive and, for bits, I also use the Boeshield cleaner. The Boeshield product doesn't seem to leave any residue on the wood when using the bit or blade for the first time after covering. I have also used it on my jointer and planer tables and it works well on that, but then I've used several products that also work well. So, at this point, whatever you find works for you, is probably the best. How important it is, probably depends on your shop environment and where you live in terms of humidity and variations.
 
Thanks.  I actually use Boeshield for my router bits and the shafts of my router, and find it to work pretty well.

grbmds said:
I've used a number of products over time. They all seem to work as you are really only protecting it till the next use of the tool. I currently also use the Boeshield product. It lubricates as well as protects and seems to work especially well with router bits and saw blades. You can either leave it on without wiping off or wipe it. Either way it seems to work the same way. It's not that expensive and, for bits, I also use the Boeshield cleaner. The Boeshield product doesn't seem to leave any residue on the wood when using the bit or blade for the first time after covering. I have also used it on my jointer and planer tables and it works well on that, but then I've used several products that also work well. So, at this point, whatever you find works for you, is probably the best. How important it is, probably depends on your shop environment and where you live in terms of humidity and variations.
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Fine Woodworking, Issue 227, August 2012, did an extensive test on rust preventers. Well worth reading.

Joe
 
six-point socket said:
This comes from the hype around Japanese blades (chisels, saws, blades, and ultimately knives and swords...)

The short version is that Camellia oil is free of acids, resins and it's food-safe which makes it a good protective for everything carbon steel, especially stuff with an edge ;), that might come into contact with food...
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It seems like OSHA for Samurai warriors  [wink]
 
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