Efficient use of hard wax oil

[Alan S]

The usual procedure for applying many finishes is to apply liberally, then wipe off excess.

Someone had a video that included a description of applying and rubbing in just enough hard wax oil so none needed to be wiped off and wasted. Does anyone recall whose video that was, or have thoughts?

Given the expense, it sounds appealing. But uneven application is not.

[Cabinet Monkey]

Don’t know the vid, but HWO is just like pretty much any other finish in regard to how much is “the right” amount to apply.  Experience will teach you how much that is, or rather what that looks like because the amount that’s needed for a given wood differs.

[Bill Wilson]

The usual procedure for applying many finishes is to apply liberally, then wipe off excess. 

Someone had a video that included a description of applying and rubbing in just enough hard wax oil so none needed to be wiped off and wasted.  Does anyone recall whose video that was, or have thoughts?

Given the expense, it sounds appealing.  But uneven application is not.

I seem to recall Bourbon Moth Woodworking doing a video on hard wax oils.

[jteneyck]

The usual procedure for applying many finishes is to apply liberally, then wipe off excess. 

Someone had a video that included a description of applying and rubbing in just enough hard wax oil so none needed to be wiped off and wasted.  Does anyone recall whose video that was, or have thoughts?

Given the expense, it sounds appealing.  But uneven application is not.

Any of the videos by Rubio Monocoat, Osmo Oil, etc, or the YouTubers reviewing them will, show the same basic procedure.  And, yes, you only apply enough to wet the surface and it takes hard rubbing with a white Scotch pad to spread it that far, way beyond what you first think possible.  There is no advantage in using more than required.  The application will not be uneven.  Hardwax oils do not form a film so as long as you get finish on every square mm it will all look the same.  After you apply it you wipe off any excess with a cloth until that cloth remains clean.  

If you use too much it will form a sticky mess.  

John

[Alan S]

Thanks all. It sounds like adding it judiciously and working it in thoroughly should do it; wiping off excess shouldn't remove much. The key thing I missed was that if any spot gets too little, you can just add it later.