Woodworking with Aaron #9: Teak Stain

Hi Aaron,

Teak oil is sold under variety of different blends. The oil sold by Watco and Behlen is essentially an oil and varnish mixture. In reality it is no different from Danish oil, antique oil or any of the other myriad of wiping oils. The idea that this is designed for use exclusively on teak is a myth. I happen to like using oils like this to control blotching in woods like cherry. But these impart very little protection to the wood since they end up being soft after curing. Just make sure you wipe off the excess as you cannot build a finish with oils. For that you need a hard cure like shellac or polyurethane.

Hope this helps.

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