re: Experience with Odie's oils

I’ve used Odie’s on several different projects, and I really like it. It gives a perfect combination of oiled depth and luster, and wax ‘softness’ and touch. Of note, I’ve used it on a wall hanging that lives in a constantly humid environment (Maui, in an unconditioned condo) and it’s as beautiful and soft as the day I finished it, about two years ago. 

Another project, that’s more down-to-earth is that I used it on the walnut banding, drawer fronts and accents of my lathe cabinet. I wouldn’t say it gets abused, but it gets touched, swept, etc on a regular basis and it’s still awesome as well. The combination of General Finishes Milk Paint on the main body and Odie’s on the other parts has proven to be a very wear resistant combination. Would definitely do that again!

I’ve used it on other low-contact pieces as well, but don’t have any experience using it on a high-contact project. Of course, it’s pretty easy to add some if it needs it, but I have no idea how often that would be. 

My experiences are somewhat limited, which is to say I don’t use it all the time, but it is, and will remain, in my finishing arsenal…among several other go to finishes. No one size fits all here. 👍🏼