Tried & True and Danish Oil, Pint

Good finishing on the wood

Awesome product, easy application, no VOC’s with a great finish.

Great product

Pricey for the small bottle but works well with all my wooden furniture. Provides visibility on what’s left compared to the previous metal canister where it gets clogged and rusted over time.

After a LOT of research and experimentation, I decided on Danish oil for my custom built redwood shelves. I absolutely LOVE the finish from Tried and True: the color richly reveals the beautiful grain from the redwood. The recipe for this particular Danish oil apparently goes back to the 18th century and hasn't changed much; a nice aspect too is that it is food safe. It even has a pleasant smell (for me, anyway: I'm weird:-). This Danish oil is easy to apply, once you've prepped your wood effectively. Carefully watch how much you apply: for example, if after 24 hours your wood is still damp, you've applied more than you need. A little goes a long way. My redwood shelves took about two to three coats, depending on the lumber: no more than that. It's also important to determine what it will do to your chosen wood: my redwood looks fantastic, but I cannot speak to other darker wood types and what the finish will look like. I'd strongly recommend ensuring you have some test pieces of your lumber (which is a good idea anyway). All in all, an excellent choice: I'd highly recommend Tried and True's Danish Oil.