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Thread: linseed and turpentine mix
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17th July 2008, 06:52 AM #1
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linseed and turpentine mix
Hi all
Has anyone tryed using linseed and turpentine mix on stripped mahogany as a stain?
I used it on a job today and i must say i am so pleased..
Im Pully by the way, new here.
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23rd July 2008, 07:13 PM #2
Well, I haven't used it on mahogany (can't afford that !) but I have used it on various Australian species and it's not too bad - just be careful of the amount of Linseed you use in the mix - can be disastrous ! As always, trial and experiment and be prepared for failures !!
R. McCarthy
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23rd July 2008, 09:23 PM #3
Oil/Turps mix
Just answered this in a post about gunstocks - have aread of that. But the recipe it 1 part pale boiled linseed oil, 3 parts pure turps, dash of terebine.
If the timber is new, a coat a day for a week, wiping off any excess. The a coat every 2 days for about 2 weeks. Then wipe on as needed wipe on. Our kitchen bench which I spoke about in the previous post get wiped over about once every 2 weeks. Always looks like new
RegardsColin Howkins
Graceville Qld
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23rd July 2008, 11:07 PM #4
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Linseed Oil Cloths
I hope you are aware of the dangers in using linseed oil, as the wiping cloths are very combustable and are known to go on fire.
When your done, spread the cloths out, so they never touch each other, and then let them dry out. You could also soak the cloths in a pail of water, and then dispose of the cloths seperately.
Good Luck
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