WHAT IT IS-
Odie’s Universal Oil (OUO) is a revolutionary true hard wax oil finish that was originally developed for wood but is so versatile it can be used on almost anything! Food safe, solvent free and non toxic, containing no added driers, heavy metals or part 2 catalyst.
WHAT IT DOES-
Odie’s Universal Oil protects, stabilizes, beautifies, waterproofs and enhances any surface easily, safely and naturally. Provides a lustrous sheen in one coat! OUO is clear curing and non yellowing while containing natural UV inhibitors, helping to protect from the sun's harmful radiation. OUO penetrates, cross links and bonds molecularly, becoming one with any surface it’s applied to and does not sit on top as a shell or film like many conventional finishes. It cures fast and hard while also remaining flexible. This means it will never peel, flake, chip, delaminate, wrinkle or leave unsightly white scratch marks or cracks! Odie’s Universal Oil will actually get better with age, becoming more durable and more beautiful!
WHAT YOU CAN USE IT ON-
Odie’s Universal Oil can be applied to everything from wood, metal, leather, rubber and concrete to plastic, vinyl, stone and more! Works for interior and exterior applications. Great for all species of wood, exotic and domestic, solid or veneer. Formulated to work on even the oiliest of woods. Finish flooring, whether it be wood, concrete, terrazzo, bamboo or even cork! Use it on boats and brightwork, decks, siding, fences, gates, fine furniture, patio furniture, tables, countertops, bar tops, bowls, charcuterie and cutting boards, spoons, knife and ax handles, toys, auto detail, hot tub covers and even use it on a squeaky hinge! The list goes on and on! Odie's Universal Oil is great for wood turners and can be used as a friction polish!
WHY YOU NEED IT-
Odie’s Universal Oil is the most versatile finish on the market! It’s a modified and enhanced Tung Oil based finish. Our Tung Oil has been put through proprietary processes which has then been mixed in a special blend of the finest essential oils and waxes. Born out of inspiration, hard work and a driving need to solve problems with the culmination of 40+ years of research, development and field testing performed in the most extreme environments produced a revolutionary product line that out performs and out covers the competition with unparalleled protection, versatility, beauty, durability and value, all without the use of ANY toxic chemicals, petroleum derived solvents, isocyanate hardeners, heavy metals or added driers. No worries! Odysseus Cornwall’s finishes are safe for everybody: families, kids, and pets! Odysseus Cornwall’s finishes are easy to use! No sanding or stripping in between coats or for retouching! Wipe on, Wait a while, Buff off. Easy! A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY! USE SPARINGLY. "No solvents" means there is almost nothing to evaporate, so what you put on the wood, stays in the wood. Odysseus Cornwall’s finishes cover many, many times the area of other wood finishes. Up to 20 times the coverage as conventional finishes.
MADE IN THE USA
SPECIFICATIONS
9 oz & 32 oz reusable glass jars
COVERAGE METRIC-
Approximately 21-25+ Sq. Ft per oz on typical domestic hardwoods (ie:cherry, walnut, maple,
oak)
Approximately 14-18+ Sq. Ft per oz on softwoods (ie:cedar, pine, fir)
Up to 35-50+ Sq. Ft per oz on dense exotic hardwoods (ie:rosewood, purple heart, brazilian
walnut, jatoba)
Anywhere from 50-100 Sq. Ft per oz on concrete depending on level of polish.
Approximately 35-50 Sq. Ft per oz on metal depending on surface texture.
Approximately 35+ Sq. Ft per oz on epoxy
TO USE-
-Stir or mix well as ingredients may settle overtime
-Calculate how much oil you need for your project based on wood species or surface material. Remember a little Odie’s goes a long way, do not over apply! Apply sparingly with a non woven pad (rated equal to or just higher than your last sanding grit) and work the oil into the surface using circular motions. The friction from the application process helps to loosen up and drive the oil into the surface.
-Once the finish has been thoroughly worked into the surface, allow to set up for approximately 10 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the surface applied to (45-60 minutes typically being the ideal time for wood) For surfaces like leather, metal, plastic, stone, epoxy and concrete, you can buff off almost immediately after application. Do not allow the product to set for more than 8- 10 hours, this may result in a reapplication with Odie’s Universal Oil to reactivate the finish for a proper buff/wipe off.
-Now it’s time to Buff Off and remove any and all excess/residual oil from the surface until dry to touch. Take a clean terry cotton towel and scrub the surface clean, making sure to regularly flip to a clean section of towel as it gets loaded up with oil. Switch to a clean towel if/when\ needed. If you can swipe a clean finger across the surface without leaving a mark, you are done!
-Most surfaces can be handled almost immediately and lightly used within 24-48 hrs. Please allow 3-5 days cure time before being subjected to standing liquids.
-Additional coats of your favorite Odysseus Cornwall’s finish, Odie’s Universal Oil, Odie’s Wood Butter or Mr. Cornwall’s Super Duper Everlasting Oil can be applied using the same easy steps as above. We recommend waiting a day between coats with the exception of Odie’s Waxes, if top coating with Odie’s waxes, ideally, we recommend 3-5 days cure time.
-For non porous surfaces like epoxy resin, metal, stone and polished concrete much less oil is needed in the application process, please see coverage metrics.
TO MAINTAIN-
The typical Odie’s Universal Oil finished floor will easily perform for 10-15+ years with regular cleaning and care before ever needing any maintenance. The only way to wear the finish away is to wear the surface away itself. If and when the time comes for some maintenance, whether it’s your floor, a countertop, tabletop or cutting board etc, simply clean the surface (check out to clean your Odie’s treated surfaces here) and apply another light coat of your desired choice of Odysseus Cornwall’s finish as per their instructions. For exterior projects, maintenance will depend on the direct exposure to the elements and the products originally used to finish the project. In extreme conditions, maintenance could be once a year to once every several years or longer in normal conditions.
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Great food safe finish.
I use this on cutting boards and food safe designs. Stir for a few minutes USE SPARINGLY and your results will be fantastic. Easy to apply and don’t forget to buff.
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Food safe
This stuff is great for protecting and finishing cutting boards. Food safe
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Works well - strong smell but that dissipates
I wanted to have something natural and food safe for finished wood butcher block counters and found this worked well. I used 3m scotchbrite pads cut into smaller pieces and applied, waited and then buffed off excess with a white terry. There were good video instruction from the manufacturer on Youtube or their site. The smell is rather strong for a day or two and then dissipates.
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Food safe
This stuff is great for protecting and finishing cutting boards. Food safe
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Works well - strong smell but that dissipates
I wanted to have something natural and food safe for finished wood butcher block counters and found this worked well. I used 3m scotchbrite pads cut into smaller pieces and applied, waited and then buffed off excess with a white terry. There were good video instruction from the manufacturer on Youtube or their site. The smell is rather strong for a day or two and then dissipates.
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Only One for me
What can I say, this stuff is amazing. I use it on wood, leather, my bandsaw, table saw and jointer tops. I use it on my cross cut sled rails to help them slide smooth. The uses are limitless. The best part is, it's non toxic. I can apply it and not have to worry about gloves or a mask. You won't be disappointed, and your lungs will thank you.
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Best I've used
I have used several polishes, restoration creams and natural finishes containing combinations of waxes and oils. This is definitely the best. Whether over an old finish or on raw wood this stuff works wonders. I'd seriously rather use this than tung oil or linseed oil at this point since its food safe and smells wonderful. Only thing is it's very thick and needs to be stirred. And for use on furniture or cutting boards I'd recommend either using scotchbrite pads or finest grade steel wool. Would certainly recommend and buy again.
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Best I've used
I have used several polishes, restoration creams and natural finishes containing combinations of waxes and oils. This is definitely the best. Whether over an old finish or on raw wood this stuff works wonders. I'd seriously rather use this than tung oil or linseed oil at this point since its food safe and smells wonderful. Only thing is it's very thick and needs to be stirred. And for use on furniture or cutting boards I'd recommend either using scotchbrite pads or finest grade steel wool. Would certainly recommend and buy again.
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The best there is for finishing solid wood
This is the best stuff out there for anything that's going to touch food, anything kids or pets might get rowdy with, or frankly any situation where you don't have a proper ventilation workshop system and need to finish the project in your home. It also happens to be easy to apply and beautiful! Time will tell on the durability, but I'm letting my project fully cure before a water test. Also reassuring to know it's easy to fix/patch if needed. It works on most materials just fine but I think it does a lot of favors for natural hardwood. This is just my aesthetic opinion but I personally feel that the heavy epoxy pours over slabs and reclaimed boards and things you see everywhere, while certainly shiny, are kind of literally turning unique materials into plastic. I'm not running a diner with a heavy commercial use counter-top, so I'd rather let wood look like wood while protecting it. A little very much goes a long way-- but pay attention to the species, too. The doug-fir in my bench absorbed more than the walnut. Just helped to have good sunny lighting when checking the saturation before buffing.
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The best there is for finishing solid wood
This is the best stuff out there for anything that's going to touch food, anything kids or pets might get rowdy with, or frankly any situation where you don't have a proper ventilation workshop system and need to finish the project in your home. It also happens to be easy to apply and beautiful! Time will tell on the durability, but I'm letting my project fully cure before a water test. Also reassuring to know it's easy to fix/patch if needed. It works on most materials just fine but I think it does a lot of favors for natural hardwood. This is just my aesthetic opinion but I personally feel that the heavy epoxy pours over slabs and reclaimed boards and things you see everywhere, while certainly shiny, are kind of literally turning unique materials into plastic. I'm not running a diner with a heavy commercial use counter-top, so I'd rather let wood look like wood while protecting it. A little very much goes a long way-- but pay attention to the species, too. The doug-fir in my bench absorbed more than the walnut. Just helped to have good sunny lighting when checking the saturation before buffing.
