Saddlestrum Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I've read many blogs and posts advocating rubbing down chisels, plane irons, the family dog, etc. with camellia oil to prevent rusting. Where does a person buy this stuff? Hmmm....maybe we should have one do-it-all liniment like they sold from travelling wagons back in the wild wild west. We can call it "Uncle Marc's Universal Benafactorium Liniment"...good for arthritis, hangnails, fallen arches, and preventing your tool from getting rusty !!! (there...I think that covers all the body parts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikbrown Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I got a couple bottles off of ebay. It's sold as a beauty product. No idea if its a good deal or not. Example: http://cgi.ebay.com/Camellia-Oil-PURE-16-oz-Asian-well-kept-secret-/350328783377?pt=US_Skin_Care&hash=item5191390211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Where does a person buy this stuff? You can buy it at Amazon.com and Lie Nielsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spwiz5578 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 you can also find it at Tools for Working Wood and Japan Woodworker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Since your in Canada , Lee Valley would be a good place to find it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Got mine on ebay as well. 1/2 the price of woodworking supply stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaissanceWW Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I have a bottle I bought about 5 years ago at Lie Nielsen. Only halfway through. However regarding your somewhat tongue in cheek point, I worked with a product called Ballistol at The Steppingstone Museum this summer. Our shop is open to the elements and gets a wide swing of temperature and moisture, plus the tools are handled constantly by people who don't think twice about the rust issue. Ballistol was originally developed by the German army around World War I as a single product that could protect the soldier's leather, canvas, and metal. Today it is sold under a sporting goods type approach and is available most anywhere in spray or in a can. We even sharpen with the stuff on the oil stones! I think I'll be bringing some back to my own shop too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I have a bottle I bought about 5 years ago at Lie Nielsen. Only halfway through. However regarding your somewhat tongue in cheek point, I worked with a product called Ballistol at The Steppingstone Museum this summer. Our shop is open to the elements and gets a wide swing of temperature and moisture, plus the tools are handled constantly by people who don't think twice about the rust issue. Ballistol was originally developed by the German army around World War I as a single product that could protect the soldier's leather, canvas, and metal. Today it is sold under a sporting goods type approach and is available most anywhere in spray or in a can. We even sharpen with the stuff on the oil stones! I think I'll be bringing some back to my own shop too. Thanks much for the Ballistol recommendation RenaissanceWW. Never heard of it, but I found their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlloydparks Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 If you are bit geared to buying US products then I would look at Jojoba oil. Lie-Nielsen carries it but I am sure you can find it elsewhere. It has similar protective qualities. Shannon the Balliostol sounds interesting, I might have to look that up and give it a try. Is it about the consistency of WD-40 (thicker or thinner?)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathryn Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I'd recommend Boeshield instead. It is apparently an aerosolized paraffin of some sort. I got some from Lee Valley I think, but I saw some at Sears the other day. I sprayed down a cast iron table saw top with it a couple of years ago and haven't seen the slightest hint of rust since. A bit pricey but very good stuff and well worth the investment. Alternatively you can use ordinary mineral oil from the pharmacy. It's similar in chemical composition to paraffin and has the added benefit of being nontoxic. Boeshield I'm not sure about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikd Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 HELLO Just got some from Fine Tool Journal Online Store. $12 and free shipping. They now show they are sold out. May want to check back with them. Good Luck. Here's link: https://www.finetoolj.com/ftj.php/store/view/14 Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlestrum Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thanks to everyone for the replies and suggestions re: camellial oil. Just to let you know my local Lee Valley store went "huh?" when I asked about camellial oil. This is not a criticism of Lee Valley. No one expects everyone to know about obscure things like camellial oil. I'm only saying not everyone in the woodworking business is as well versed as us "woodworking geeks". Boeshield works. Ballistol sounds like it'll work too. I did read the write up on it at http://www.ballistol.ca/Ballistol/Pages/Ballistol_Index01.htm and there are so many applications people have used it for....I think I'll spray some on my head and see if it promotes new hair growth as well !! Haven't seen Jajoba oil around but neither have I been hunting for it. Is there a simple, readily-available, product that any of us could get easily that will prevent rust...without it costing an arm and a leg? Has anyone tried mineral oil? . . . others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 My wife found Jajoba oil at a place called Sally beauty supply. Don't know if our friends up north have them, but look and see. 5 bucks gets a decent size bottle. http://www.sallybeauty.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 FYI. It’s spelled Jojoba. If you buy any it should say “100% Pure Jojoba Oil”. The beauty supply offerings sometimes have a scent added to the oil as well as other ingredients. My two scents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 G'Day Try the health food section of your local Supermarket (or a health food store), I got two 500ml bottles for $16. Its used for salads and the like. Has a nice nutty flavour. Cheers Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddlermike Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 another source for Camellia oil: highland woodworking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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