[SEL] re: Saw Outfit Blade finish/now linseed oil

nick nick at holden1.net
Fri Sep 24 11:18:56 PDT 2004


Hi
   Is raw linseed oil ok for wood as i have a Lister Kibiling Mill
with some original paint and i want to protect the wood and paint from the
rain 
                      Thanks  Nick 
 
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From: The SEL email discussion list
Date: 09/24/04 19:04:05
To: 'The SEL email discussion list'
Subject: [SEL] re: Saw Outfit Blade finish/now linseed oil
 
> What really is "boiled" linseed oil?
 
It's had something done to it that makes it dry quicker.  Boiled on metal
takes
less than a week to dry, raw will take forever -- well over a week.  The
results
are the same.  Don't let anyone talk you into using raw.  The results will
be
exactly the same, but you'll grow old waiting for the raw to dry.
 
> Reason I ask is that Missy needs to put some on her NewWay
> and we really don't quite know what to purchase.
 
Have her put a dab behind each ear.  The smell is delicious.  Either raw or
boiled would be suitable for this application.  The added benefit is that
she'd
then be waterproof.
 
> You apply a mix of boiled linseed and oil correct? 50/50?
 
No.  Dampen a rag with straight linseed oil, and wipe it on THINLY.  You
want it
to be as thin as if you just wiped it off.  If you put it on heavy, wipe it
off.
Don't use a lot.  Apply sparingly.  Put it on thick, and you'll be sorry. 
As
thin as possible, ok?  Get the picture?
 
Don't dilute it.  You want the linseed oil to dry to an impervious finish. 
If
you want an oily finish, use oil.  After the application, go away for the
better
part of a week.
 
Linseed oil is good on bare or rusty metal, distressed original paint,
exhaust
pipes and fire boxes.  Don't use it on shiny paint.  On freshly machined
surfaces, the color of the linseed oil might be visible.  Properly applied,
you'll have the "oily look" that doesn't attract dust or wash off with water

 
What's the condition of Missy's New Way, and what is the desired finished
look?
 
Rob
 
P.S.
Listen to John about the rags.  I lay 'em out flat beside the garage, so if
they
spontaneously combust, they won't create a larger fire.  Or you could roll
them
up and smoke 'em as you cruise around in that Hippy Love Bus of yours.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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