What is The Best Axe Handle coating?

[@Scablands_Scavenger]

Very interesting, thank you for sharing! I use boiled linseed on some of my axes and garden tools but have been switching to butcher block conditioner in the last few years. I have never used ballistol, looks like I should get some to try!

[@rockymandara]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Great comparison

[@olehemlock]

Boiled linseed oil is not one application process. You apply very very light coats until the wood won’t absorb the oil anymore. Usually 5 to 7 coats. I have used council tools with wax applied, it does not protect the wood against dirt and grime.

[@bosse641]

Thanks for the tips.

[@user-tf8yt3wl3p]

Great videos about how to maintain your axe! None better! Eugene is the man!

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Have you thought about using a piece of pvc pipe with cap on end sticking handle inside them pouring oil in pipe and let it soak for days

[@Echowhiskeyone]

Normally I used boiled linseed oil on axes and tool handles, new and old. I have recently, last year, started using Ballistol on walking sticks and canes. Works great on old canes. I will be getting some axe wax to see how it works on axe and tools handles. Looks like it will be good. Thanks for the informative video.

[@wisementrading]

It was interesting results because I thought the Ballistol would hold long but it is some great stuff anyway.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Turpentine 1 qt Boiled Linseed Oil 1 qt Pine Tar 1/2 pt Japan Drier 1/2 pt

[@MrKimberr]

Soaking the wood before adding the oils seems like you're going more for a "coating" versus saturation. Axe handles are kiln dried before shaping and adding an axe head. Any moisture at all will make them then swell and become extra tight in the head. Your test seems flawed in design. Axe handle oil isn't about keeping moisture in as your test demonstrates. It should be about taking a dry handle and adding the best oil into the wood.