Interesting on the toxicity question. I was not aware of the findings. It was/is a big thing at least over here, finish toxicity, maybe not so much for smaller items, but like for interior and exterior surfaces, and sometimes furniture was getting a hard look too. I like to play dumb and answer every question with "yes". Suddenly a lot of people were buying these German products that really push their no toxicity when being marketed. Green leaves all over the labels. Super expensive too, probably a lot of it is hype. Wonder how the driers in some oils, I believe being a petroleum product, would affect toxicity? After hardening, OK? Relatively small amount is required to allow quicker hardening....a few drops. I like how thinned oil, thinner or turpentine added, allows better penetration for the first application of oil, then generally use lesser thinned or no thinning at all after that. If you guys can find the Egoma or Perilla oil, specifically sold for finishing, give it a try. Unusual moisture protection from a pure oil. Now I can get it with a drier added, which I really like.
