Alkanet root : Members I am in need to find Alkanet root

[Gert Odendaal]

Good day Members. Please assist , I am in need to find Alkanet root powder or minced parts . This is to make an oil to apply on my newly build gun stock . It seems this product really is not available in South Africa . If any member visit South Africa I really would appreciate it if you can bring me some of this product with. I will pick it up at OR Tambo.
Thank you kindly.

 

[farmer_john]

Good day Members. Please assist , I am in need to find Alkanet root powder or minced parts . This is to make an oil to apply on my newly build gun stock . It seems this product really is not available in South Africa . If any member visit South Africa I really would appreciate it if you can bring me some of this product with. I will pick it up at OR Tambo.
Thank you kindly.

Is it not orderable online? Or just shipping too expensive? I can give you the link to where i ordered it?

 

[CBeck]

Easily found on Amazon… If you want prepared oil, SB McWilliams is great and can be purchased on eBay

 

[farmer_john]

Mountain Rose Herbs

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Where i ordered mine

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Is it not orderable online? Or just shipping too expensive? I can give you the link to where i ordered it?

Thank you kindly . Please share your recipe in regards to how you made your own oil , red oil???I really want to try this oil on the 8x68SMauser rifle stock..

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Mountain Rose Herbs

Shop bulk herbs and spices at Mountain Rose Herbs. Our herbs are trusted for their unmatched quality and freshness and are hand-selected from the finest harvests each year.

mountainroseherbs.com

Where i ordered mine

Thank you will read up about this page.

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Mountain Rose Herbs

Shop bulk herbs and spices at Mountain Rose Herbs. Our herbs are trusted for their unmatched quality and freshness and are hand-selected from the finest harvests each year.

mountainroseherbs.com

Where i ordered mine

Unfortunately they do not ship to South Africa , according to the order form only to USA and Canada

 

[farmer_john]

Thank you kindly . Please share your recipe in regards to how you made your own oil , red oil???I really want to try this oil on the 8x68SMauser rifle stock..

Making oils for gun stock finishing

Diggory Hadoke provides recipes and instruction for making gun stock oils.

www.vintageguns.co.uk

How it started. (Stock photo from same type rifle same age i neglected to take photo but its close)

How its currently going.

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Making oils for gun stock finishing

Diggory Hadoke provides recipes and instruction for making gun stock oils.

www.vintageguns.co.uk

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How it started. (Stock photo from same type rifle same age i neglected to take photo but its close)View attachment 752520
How its currently going.

Thank you I already worked that info through a week ago..I am now searching for more info regarding the processes ..see what different red oils people are using. I will make a red oil and complete the end result with Tru-oil to give me that deep inside look into the wood grain..will soften the TRU-OIL shine by applying 1000 gn steel wool ..it will give a in-dept look into the wood grain..

 

[farmer_john]

Thank you I already worked that info through a week ago..I am now searching for more info regarding the processes ..see what different red oils people are using. I will make a red oil and complete the end result with Tru-oil to give me that deep inside look into the wood grain..will soften the TRU-OIL shine by applying 1000 gn steel wool ..it will give a in-dept look into the wood grain..

So mines still a work in progress bht thats kinda the process im using injust dumped root powder jnto a mason jar withba pint of oil. And im justbperiodically applying coats. Gonna do one a week prolly till end of summer

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

Have you tried soap manufacturers, it’s used to colour soap so they may have it or be able too tell you who does, or a natural dye retailer?
Gumpy

Edit, it appears to be on Etsy so they may sell to you, shouldn’t be a restricted item, tell them it’s for home made soap.

 

[Hunter4752001]

Dozens of alkanet suppliers on eBay. Just remember most instruction state that you have to let it steep in the oil for months, skaking the jar daily. Good luck with your project.

 

[Kraut]

Bought mine on amazon. Put a bag of it into a 5 litre container of linseed oil. Use it as needed, mixed with mineral spirits or pure. On gunstocks, furniture or even the wooden floor. Like it a lot!

 

[Nhoro]

I used red food colouring to stain the raw wood and then applied oil over the top. The stuff you gwt at pick and pay.in liquid form. People online said it will fade but 6 or 7 yrs hasn't changed the colour. If the colour is too strong, you can rub it with sandpaper to remove.

 

[AZDAVE]

I use 2 oz of linseed oil, 2oz of turpentine, 1 oz of alkanet root powder. Sit in a window for two months and shake it once a week. after 2 months or more I open the jar and pour it through a coffee filter into a clean jar and use it.

Gert I am not going to be in south Africa this year. But if you can get someone that is coming over i can send them a couple oz of the root powder to bring to you.

 

[Woodcarver]

I use 2 oz of linseed oil, 2oz of turpentine, 1 oz of alkanet root powder. Sit in a window for two months and shake it once a week. after 2 months or more I open the jar and pour it through a coffee filter into a clean jar and use it.

Gert I am not going to be in south Africa this year. But if you can get someone that is coming over i can send them a couple oz of the root powder to bring to you.

One thing to add to this, you must use raw linseed oil, not boiled. Raw will allow the mixture last indefinitely, as it will not harden. Boiled will (takes awhile, but it does harden).

@Gert Odendaal , I ordered mine from Amazon. Should be able to order alkanet powder from them in Europe.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Good day Members. Please assist , I am in need to find Alkanet root powder or minced parts . This is to make an oil to apply on my newly build gun stock . It seems this product really is not available in South Africa . If any member visit South Africa I really would appreciate it if you can bring me some of this product with. I will pick it up at OR Tambo.
Thank you kindly.

I use 2 oz of linseed oil, 2oz of turpentine, 1 oz of alkanet root powder. Sit in a window for two months and shake it once a week. after 2 months or more I open the jar and pour it through a coffee filter into a clean jar and use it.

Gert I am not going to be in south Africa this year. But if you can get someone that is coming over i can send them a couple oz of the root powder to bring to you.

Gert,

I will be in RSA this year, but not until the last week of July. I think we arrive at Tambo on the 25th. I'd be happy to bring that to you then if you can wait. If somehow you can't meet me then, we will be stopping in Klerksdorp where Jacques Spamer has his home and we can leave it there for you to pick up.

@AZDAVE lives just a few hours down the road from me and may be able to drop it off if he's coming thru Phoenix. Let me know.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Good day Members. Please assist , I am in need to find Alkanet root powder or minced parts . This is to make an oil to apply on my newly build gun stock . It seems this product really is not available in South Africa . If any member visit South Africa I really would appreciate it if you can bring me some of this product with. I will pick it up at OR Tambo.
Thank you kindly.

@Gert Odendaal
Can you order it online and get it sent to you.
Bob

 

[Gert Odendaal]

Thank you Bob for the reply. I managed to get a person visiting India that will bring this product back to South Africa for me ..

 

[Gert Odendaal]

I use 2 oz of linseed oil, 2oz of turpentine, 1 oz of alkanet root powder. Sit in a window for two months and shake it once a week. after 2 months or more I open the jar and pour it through a coffee filter into a clean jar and use it.

Gert I am not going to be in south Africa this year. But if you can get someone that is coming over i can send them a couple oz of the root powder to bring to you.

Dave , thank you kindly this offer is much appreciated, I will ask the young South African farmers in the USA to get the Alkanet Root from you and bring it with them when they return this year. Thank you kindly Dave, please let me know what it costs so I can ask the person to pay for it I will re-fund him in SA.

May I share your whatsapp cell number with the person? His name is Tiaan Struwig , he will get in contact with you..Or I will ask Schalk Scheepers, he is living in Witbank, I think that will be a better option.