Thread: Cabots Danish Oil

DSC00459-001.JPGHi George, not sure I'll be a lot of help, but anyway here goes.

1st coat I sometimes use a brush, especially so as to get into the corners, but mostly a rag balled up a bit. No need to be too picky.
I try to get a liberal coat but not so as to pool anywhere.
No way I would wait 24 hours. After about 10 to 20 minutes (depending on the weather!!!) just as it starts to a wee bit sticky/thick I wipe off vigorously and let dry for 24.

Very light sand sometimes, depending on what the first coat has done to the grain (320-400)

After that the 2nd and 3rd coats go on with a rag very thinly, and again set a stop watch for yourself (smartphones are great for this) so as to come back and wipe down after 10-20

If that means I have to add more coats than others I'm still happy with that.

Sorry for the messy post. the pic is a little box that was done with 4 coats Danish. Got a nice shine, especially on the Huon.

Love the Danish!

Originally Posted by george mavridis

I'm using Cabots danish oil on some clocks I'm working on. I am a bit confused as to the method of application.
The instructions on the can say to brush or wipe on and leave for 24hrs then sand with 240# and apply another 2 coats. Most elsewhere I read including Neil book say to wipe off excess after about 2mins ( some say 10, 20 etc) and allow to dry. Light sand then further applications. I have also read about when sanding doing it wet with more of the oil.

With regards to the can's instructions, did they just omit the wipe off part or do they specifically mean you leave it on to dry?
What is the method used by others and does it vary depending which brand of DO you use?

Hello George,
I agree with Bendigo Bob's views. I also use the same approach with Minwax antique oil. Definitely wipe off 1st coat before it gets tacky.
If it is tacky and difficult to remove I give it another quick coat and wipe off. Sometimes I slurry the lst coat of Danish with wet/dry, but always wipe off 1st coat. Hope that helps. Drillit.

Hi,
I think the original post had the answer in the last line, it depends on the brand, they call it the same thing but all have their own formula.
Regards

I don't have a great deal of experience but the only Danish Oil I have used is the Cabot one. Definitely wipe off and fairly quickly. I experimented with wet sanding the first coat and it doesn't make much difference to the look but it does feel smoother. I presume it fills the pores of the wood so it would depend on the wood you are using. I was using Tasmanian Oak.