Thread: What oil should I use on a wooden plane

It would be fair to assume that old planes would have been oiled with linseed. When an apprentice, we used to make a lot of wooden planes for special mouldings etc. We always used linseed.

I'm not sure if Japanese planes react differently to western planes, but I was taught to not use any finish on our planes.

Originally Posted by ClintO

I am confused after do a search, some swear by boiled linseed oil and others warm against.

I guess by the replies gives you indication of opinions.

[QUOTE=ClintO;
I am confused after do a search, some swear by boiled linseed oil and others warm against.[/QUOTE]


Hi Clinto
I did similar research and used Bunnings Pale Boiled linseed oil on 2 of my timber planes. It's supposed to dry quicker. 3 coates in a week. They look good.

TT