Woodwork not exposed to weather is generally provided with wood oiling as it is cheaper. Further, oiling of woodwork is done to increase the durability and also to improve the appearance of the surface. Linseed oil or sweet oil is used.
Linseed oiling consists of a mixture obtained by heating three parts of double-boiled linseed oil and one part of bees-wax to which one part of turpentine is added by weight. Sweet oiling consists of a mixture of equal parts of common vinegar, country sweet oil and spirits of turpentine. Sweet oiling mixture gives a darker effect than linseed oiling.
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