Has anyone used both of these products? I've recently started using the Osmo Oil and like it very much and suspect that the Osmo Oil is very similiar to Odie's, but I'm always looking for new finishes to try.
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Odie's Oil Vs Osmo Oil
- Thread starter Paul Grenier
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I trust no Odies are harmed in the manufacture of this product 
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I haven't tried Odie's Oil, but from the product description it seems similar to other mineral oil and wax products, like Howards.
I believe that Osmo Poly-X and other hardwax oils actually go through a cuing process, where mineral oil and wax does not.
But the manufacturers like to keep our understanding at the level of alchemy.
.I haven't tried Odie's Oil, but from the product description it seems similar to other mineral oil and wax products, like Howards.
I believe that Osmo Poly-X and other hardwax oils actually go through a cuing process, where mineral oil and wax does not.
But the manufacturers like to keep our understanding at the level of alchemy.
I have used both, and prefer Odie's. Finishes real nice with the lathe running.
Not all Osmo is food safe, read the fine print.
Not all Osmo is food safe, read the fine print.
I am pretty sure Odie's is a hard wax oil also. This video shows Odie's as more resistant to liquids
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OkL6Ec63aU