Mahogany Pestle and mortar finishing advice

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Good afternoon everyone, I am currently making a Pestle out of mahogany and I was wondering what the best finishing technique would be. I was thinking about burnishing the mortar and then sealing with some olive oil? What are people’s thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Jimi
 
Olive oil can go sticky and attract dust and stuff, it doesn't fully dry.

Walnut oil does fully dry, there may be some others too but I forget.

I use Chestnut's food safe oil or you could use mineral oil/liquid paraffin from the chemist or agricultural dealer (used for horses hooves too I believe !).

Cheers, Paul
 
If you are actually going to use it then don't seal it with anything - just use it as it is and wash it out with warm water after use allowing it to air dry.
 
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