Step Aside, Rubio; The Game has Changed | Hardwax Oil Comparison | The Wood Whisperer

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00:00 Intro to hard wax oils 2 component finish
02:38 Details of each finish in the test
05:28 What are we testing the finish on
06:24 Safety warning
06:46 Application
08:40 Next Day Raking Light Results
09:42 Another 24-hour Drying Results
10:08 Blind Test - Most and Least Sheen
11:47 2 Important things
12:49 2 Things to test durability
13:46 Advantage to using on floors
14:11 Wiping Varnish Shootout
15:22 Focusing on liquid penetration
16:31 Take an online woodworking class with Marc
17:21 How we rated damage to the boards
18:27 The results of the damage tests
19:00 How long does it take for the oil to harden
20:35 Repair Test
22:39 Repair Test Results
22:55 Experience with Repairing Flooring
23:25 Repairing Furniture
24:20 Logical Conclusions
25:04 "Toughest Finish" Award
25:15 "Best Looking" Award
26:01 "Best Value" Award
26:19 Overall Winner
26:50 Wrap Up
27:56 2 additional things to think about
29:29 Oreo

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[NaturaOnecoat]

We are honored to be reviewed by Marc, a true craftsman who we all admire. Many thanks for putting so much effort for this fair and informative analyses. We believe all brands share the same goal, which is making easy to use, affordable, environmental friendly and sustainable high quality products for woodworking community. We will keep working hard to improve our products and supply the best solutions to woodworkers.

[rusticlumberstore]

Thank you very much for the honest and thorough approach to your testing! We're very excited we're we ranked in your testing. Thank you very much for the publicity of our products!

[joshbonney]

Me personally, as a hobbyist/artist/small business - the one barrier to using Rubio before was the price. Knowing there are cheaper products with similar results, gives me hope.

[layneinchains]

And this is why you are my favorite woodworking channel! No BS no trying to sell us anything. Just good honest information! Keep up the great work!

[BigHWorks]

I have now watched this review twice. Once when it first came out and again today when I wanted to review it again. Great work as usual Marc. You are highly credible and do not loan your reputation to others. I am about to order my first of a two component finish and this was very helpful. Thank you for all that you do! I truly appreciate your work. All the Best!

[knecht]

WOW ... that was a lot of work Marc ... thanks for all the effort and measurable results

[johnpace]

I have been watching you forever and you never disappoint . Your evaluations are always clear, concise and researched. Thank you for what you do!!

[TheHillyard]

As a hobbyist who wants to move into having my own business one day, this was amazingly helpful. Thanks for the time and effort that you put into this. Well done!

[joebroyles]

Extremely, EXTREMELY well done video. You’ve put a lot of thought into this video…results, benefits, possible perceived bias, sustainability and ecological considerations. It made me question, but more importantly it encouraged me to think and to become more open minded.
Thank you for your time, energy, honesty, and professionalism.

[BuildwithMooney]

Drop the Mic Marc! This is absolutely the reason why I support this channel. TWW brings more knowledge than most woodworking channels and he has the years of experience to back it up! Fantastic video and better information. The spinning cans turned out perfect thanks to Jason!

[MattEstlea]

Great comparison Marc 👏Shame about the inconclusive results on the spot repair test. Would have been the clear winner for a clumsy donut like myself

[shadman]

Bravo to General Finishes for putting the hardener in a container that is actually easy to use and close. I inevitably get that pull-out spout thing completely covered and stuck inside the little can.

[johnfstockland]

The nice thing about Osmo is that they have several different options for hard wax oil (matte, satin, semi-matte, transparent, different hues). And they offer cheap samples, so I just ordered 6 of them and tested them on some birch plywood. Really affordable and nice way to pick out the specific oil that fits best with the wood species you're working on.

[ajwilliams]

This is next level content! Thanks for all of your contributions to the woodworking community.

[lorriedmussett]

My big brother, got sick...GOT BETTER, regain his ability to " screw around in the garage" and short of it all....learned to love birds like his little sister, that's me and started making bird feeders, bird houses etc, b4 you know it his daughter set up an Etsy acct and he tinkers with wood building said feeders/ bird houses to custom things...consoles, decor inside & outside etc etc. So my point is...this was EXTREMELY helpful to him & I was simply pleased to receive a lengthy ( I'm not a fan of the "Shorts") video from you again! So thx you for all the info my brother is now moling over for his benefit and thx you for posting. ID love to see more from you in your shop like we used too! Nonetheless I'm not going anywhere...I've been a fan 4 years.

[vincevecchiarelli]

Mark excellent job on breaking down the details of each product. Thank you for the facts

[Subsonic-cden]

The quality of your videos has gone up dramatically in the past year or two. Not having to worry about sponsors has significantly improved your channel IMO. Thanks for the excellent test! I've been finishing all my furniture with Rubio for several years now. Looks like it's time to give Natura a try!

[patrickbigras]

I like your reviews. Really feel objective without prejudice. You also take the time to explain the facts.

[mikeminnick]

I am a long time hobbyist in woodworking and have been using Waterlox and ArmRSeal for small tables etc. I have been interested to maybe change what I use and found your video informative and really thorough.
Thank You for such a great video.

[DirkieB]

For people in The Netherlands, or wherever the big orange DIY Superstore lives, Hornbach, they do their own hard-wax oil (and a whole series of finishing products). And it's pretty great, and relatively cheap.