Yep I use it. It’s very, very resilient to handling. But using it on peppermills - maybe not. I apply 3 coats over 8 days, the first being diluted with white spirit and the other two neat. The oil is runny, so it may clog up the moving surfaces of a mill. It’s great for bowls, vases and such like. I came across wax oil as I was searching for a finish for an oak shaving set. I gave a small pen blank 3 coats with a control just bare wood. I then immersed the blank in water for 5 days and the finish was stunning. A couple of draw backs though - it needs to dry in a dust free environment, takes a while to dry and cure, can colour very light wood with a faint yellow tinge and it’s a real bu**er to get a really smooth finish. I tend to rub the final coat with 0000 wire wool for the final polish. Thought about using it for pens but I think the time frame is too long.
Let me know how you get on with your marvellous SA woods.
Regards,
Chriscb
