Triton finishing oil

Has anyone used this before. Any comments on the finish it gives hardwoods (in particular Vic ash).

Thanks

Adam.

It depends entirely on what you intend to do with what the surface will be used for. We need more info please.

As for the look, it's fine but there isn't much you can do with Vic ash in my opinion. It's a pretty bland looking timber which really lends itself to staining first to give it some character. It's fine for edging other surfaces like bench tops or work benches to protect the main surface but as a timber itself it doesn't thrill me no matter what you finish it with.

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...achmentid=1721
All in Jarrah. The darker area had a week of oil (twice a day). the lighter areas had none. Finished with Ubeaut trad. wax

I used this Triton oil on my Jarrah workbench & was very happy with results.
Then need more & was told by Bunnies that it was discontinued from their store. Was informed that it is made by Organoil in Byron Bay NSW and is same product as Organoil hard burnishing oil. Have used both and can't tell any difference. (I have not had this info confirmed by anyone at Organoil however, but from my own observations I think they're correct!
Regards Sandman.

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Originally Posted by Gumby

It depends entirely on what you intend to do with what the surface will be used for. We need more info please.

As for the look, it's fine but there isn't much you can do with Vic ash in my opinion. It's a pretty bland looking timber which really lends itself to staining first to give it some character. It's fine for edging other surfaces like bench tops or work benches to protect the main surface but as a timber itself it doesn't thrill me no matter what you finish it with.

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Hi Gumby,
does this example of Vic Ash thrill you? got enough character?
(apologies in advance if you take offence, none intended, plus.....I still use a Triton!)http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ons/icon10.gif
http://home.iprimus.com.au/martrix64...ucjulyebay.jpg

I reckon you could make some nice bench edging with that :D :D :D

Sure look nice on some speakers!

Where did you get that!!!?????

Seriously - I need some good suppliers :)

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Originally Posted by sandman

I used this Triton oil on my Jarrah workbench & was very happy with results.
Then need more & was told by Bunnies that it was discontinued from their store. Was informed that it is made by Organoil in Byron Bay NSW and is same product as Organoil hard burnishing oil. Have used both and can't tell any difference. (I have not had this info confirmed by anyone at Organoil however, but from my own observations I think they're correct!
Regards Sandman.

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Just bought a tin on the weekend from the Hills Clearence centre. Paid $23.50 from memory.

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Originally Posted by martrix

got enough character?

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More than enough. Never seen Vic ash like this before. Bit of history would be interesting. Do you know the species and where it's from? Vic or Tassie (Vic ash is a loosely used term, could be one of various southern eucalypts)

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Originally Posted by JB

More than enough. Never seen Vic ash like this before. Bit of history would be interesting. Do you know the species and where it's from? Vic or Tassie (Vic ash is a loosely used term, could be one of various southern eucalypts)

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I think it's Vic Ash from Chernobyl :eek:

If my failing memory serves, the Triton oil was a rebadged version of Arboroil - also now off the market - not Organoil.

Arboroil was an expensive but impressive mix of oils and waxes that needed careful buffing after application. (Not of course as good as you know what ;-} .......)

PS Bit cheeky calling that stuff 'Vic ash'. Like saying a Lexus is a Toyota.