Thread: What *is* Camellia Oil?

I googled & got this.....

Made from camellia seeds.

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

I googled & got this.....

Made from camellia seeds.

I recall you being much cleverer than that, what happened? . Seriously though, is it the same stuff or are there additives in the other products, does anyone know?

also known as Green Tea Seed Oil

From the view point of chemistry, the basis of camellia oil is OREIN acid is not easily oxidized, Property of camellia oil is similar to the ingredient of human skin, so that camellia oil fit with hair care and skin care. Olive oil also has similar property to camellia oil. Both of camellia oil and olive oil are not easily dry. However, camellia oil exceeds olive oil in content of OREIN acid and chemical stability (including not easily to be oxidized). Camellia oil can help human body to protect from the stimulation and destruct e.g. ultraviolet radiation, sunburn that resulted from the outside aroundings. It has a good disinfecting and germicide effect. The camellia is used for treating tinsea. The components of camellia oil moisturize, soften, and protect hair, and provide it with moisture and shine. Meanwhile shampoo formulated with camellia oil is effective in cleaning dandgruff, easing prurigo and protecting from losing hair. Camellia oil contains vitamins, A, B &E and various minerals, P, Za, Ca, Fe, Mn, and Mg. Comellia oil is one of the most rapidly absorbed oils making it an excellent choice as a facial oil. It has been used for centuries in China to protect and nourish skin from wrinkling.

Comes from Carba-Tec, and is good for protecting chisels & planes. What more does one need to know?

And, according to what Cliff said, your planes wont get dandruff or wrinkle.

I also use it on swords works well keeps those stains from cutting away.

Alistair

Originally Posted by Auld Bassoon

Comes from Carba-Tec, and is good for protecting chisels & planes. What more does one need to know?

I'll use 'plane' talk then. "can I use the cheaper foodstuff camellia oil or will additives in the food style oil affect the tools?".

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

also known as Green Tea Seed Oil

From the view point of chemistry, the basis of camellia oil is OREIN acid is not easily oxidized, Property of camellia oil is similar to the ingredient of human skin, so that camellia oil fit with hair care and skin care. Olive oil also has similar property to camellia oil. Both of camellia oil and olive oil are not easily dry. However, camellia oil exceeds olive oil in content of OREIN acid and chemical stability (including not easily to be oxidized). Camellia oil can help human body to protect from the stimulation and destruct e.g. ultraviolet radiation, sunburn that resulted from the outside aroundings. It has a good disinfecting and germicide effect. The camellia is used for treating tinsea. The components of camellia oil moisturize, soften, and protect hair, and provide it with moisture and shine. Meanwhile shampoo formulated with camellia oil is effective in cleaning dandgruff, easing prurigo and protecting from losing hair. Camellia oil contains vitamins, A, B &E and various minerals, P, Za, Ca, Fe, Mn, and Mg. Comellia oil is one of the most rapidly absorbed oils making it an excellent choice as a facial oil. It has been used for centuries in China to protect and nourish skin from wrinkling.

Maaate, you're back!
It sounds like we don't have to pay $19 for 240ml (8oz) after all. That eBay stuff was US$4.75 for an 8oz bottle. Another listing was US$9.00 for 16oz (about 500ml). I don't think I'll be buying from CT at that price difference.

This stuff seems similar to Jojoba oil, wasn't Al Jeacock farming Jojoba? Maybe get a freebie!

I was curious about that stuff at one stage too, but too expensive.

I don't take much care of my planes as well as I should, but whats most important I feel, is to stop the back of the blade from pitting near the edge. Can't beat a spray for that. WD-40 or whatever with those little tubes. Quick squirt onto the back of the blade whilst its still in the plane after use is the go I reakon.

I'm interested in an alternative as well, Groggy. If you find one, yell out eh. I've tried other oils from the supermarket, but often they just dry up leaving a sticky, slimy residue of sorts....

Thanks boys, another few $$ out the window.

Just bought a bottle of the stuff off EPAy. $10 delivered.

Will report back.

I would have to say I am extremely disappointed with the rust preventative properties of camellia oil.

I have been using sponsors paste wax to protect handsaw blades and thought I would try camellia oil. After one week the blade of a Diston #4 back saw was visibly rusting! I fairly saturated it as well?????

It's back to sponsors product for me.

Originally Posted by Bodgy

Thanks boys, another few $$ out the window.

Just bought a bottle of the stuff off EPAy. $10 delivered.

Will report back.

I am thinking of dipping a toe in the water with this lot in the USA but I'm unsure on the shipping costs.

Price is US$15 for 16oz (500ml) + shipping

Originally Posted by BobL

I have been using sponsors paste wax to protect handsaw blades and thought I would try camellia oil. After one week the blade of a Diston #4 back saw was visibly rusting! I fairly saturated it as well?????

Do you mean Traditional Wax? If it works I'm more than happy to use it. Has anyone else tried it on tools? Comments? (Neil?)

I use Trad Wax on all my tools. My machines too.

It works very well to prevent rust and as an added bonus it has friction reducing properties. Like Silverglide.