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My grandmother always kept a few walnuts in a Luden's tin in her bedside table just for this purpose. I remember her telling me that her mother had done the same. I know my mom has that same tin, with those same walnuts, in her bedside table - and still uses them for small repairs.

I doubt that there's ever been a problem with rancid oils, but I believe this was used only for small scratches. I doubt anyone would recommend fixing all types of wood dings/scratches/gouges/etc with a walnut. :)