Mineral spirits

[schaf]

Is mineral spirits and turps the same thing ?. If not is it Metho.
Many Thanks
Terry

[mic-d]

Mineral spirits and mineral turps aren't quite the same thing (both distillation products of petroleum with a little different makeup, both contain a mixture of many of the same solvents but in different proportions) but for the uses in the workshop you could consider them interchangeable.
Mineral spirits is also known as white spirits or Stoddard solvent which you will see listed on many of the msds as a solvent in finishes.

Cheers
Michael

[schaf]

Thanks Mickael.

[Afro Boy]

Sorry to dig up an old'ish thread, but I'm trying to find mineral spirits that I can use on end grain cutting boards. I'm guessing Methylated Spirits isn't the right choice here.

Any idea where I can buy this stuff?

Thanks,
Af.

[Big Shed]

Sorry to dig up an old'ish thread, but I'm trying to find mineral spirits that I can use on end grain cutting boards. I'm guessing Methylated Spirits isn't the right choice here.

Any idea where I can buy this stuff?

Thanks,
Af.

See post #2 above, it has already answered your question.

[DJ’s Timber]

mineral spirits that I can use on end grain cutting boards

Don't you mean Mineral Spirits Oil? This what is generally used on chopping boards, usually available at most Pharmacists, is also known as Paraffin Oil.

[Afro Boy]

Yep, that's the one. Thanks for that DJ. :2tsup:

[schaf]

DJ. is right. I use Parafin oil on spoons and boards.
Buy it at the supermarket.