[CabbageVendor]

I know this is kinda off topic. I've recently started to make wood spoons out of maple using a small axe. What would be a good oil to use for a preservative?

 

[stick1360]

Hi it depends on what your useing the spoon for ie if for eating cooking oil
If for display linseed oil.

 

[Rad]

I choose sesame oil as it has the longest shelf life of all the non-drying oils and does not become rancid easily. This is due to unique antioxidants found in sesame oil and not in other vegetable oils.

 

[Rad]

They also make food grade mineral oil.

 

[boxwoodruler]

I believe mineral oil is best and cheap too. You can get it at any Grocery store in the pharmacy area. It's of course food safe and will not go rancid.

 

[CabbageVendor]

Thanx for all the answers. I think I'll go with the sesame oil. I'll post some pics. It will be awhile, I'm recovering from rotator cuff surgery.

 

[CAS14]

Thanx for all the answers. I think I'll go with the sesame oil. I'll post some pics. It will be awhile, I'm recovering from rotator cuff surgery.

I hear the rehab is tough! Best wishes.