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6th April 2006, 10:40 PM #1
Do you have to mix mineral turps. to linseed oil?
Hi,
I'm a student at TAFE studying to be a child care worker. For a music assessment task I am making tapping sticks using dowel. Our teacher at TAFE told us to finish them off with Linseed Oil because it's non toxic and safe to use for children. But when I went to the hardware store I was told I have to add mineral turps to the linseed oil to help it to dry which makes it toxic.
Can anyone suggest something I can finish the dowel off with that is non toxic and safe for the children? Your help would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks and regards
Grace E.
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6th April 2006, 10:42 PM #2
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Welcome to the forum.
Why do you need to " finish" the sticks?
Al :confused:
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6th April 2006, 10:45 PM #3
because one of them teacher type persons told her to, mongrels.
Cheers
Jim
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6th April 2006, 10:58 PM #4
Al, I think the finish may be to stop the timber drying out and splitting, giving the little kiddies splinters
Have a nice day - Cheers
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6th April 2006, 11:02 PM #5
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In that case go with Poly Urethane.
Their little lives are surrounded by it.
Failing that, go the fully leaded paint.
Al
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6th April 2006, 11:02 PM #6
Pls excuse the drunks.
If it is for kids, use edible cooking oil.
Sunflower is good 'cos it doesn't go sticky like some.Cliff.
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6th April 2006, 11:03 PM #7
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Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
Al
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6th April 2006, 11:04 PM #8
Pls excuse the drunks.
They don't really eat children.Cliff.
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6th April 2006, 11:07 PM #9
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Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
Al
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6th April 2006, 11:17 PM #10
Originally Posted by ozwinner
I couldn't eat a whole one 'cos it would make me sick.Cliff.
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6th April 2006, 11:24 PM #11
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That must be your classic hijack?
Gone from linseed oil to cats in 10 posts.
Where's Wongo?
Al
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6th April 2006, 11:31 PM #12
Originally Posted by ozwinner
Cliff.
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6th April 2006, 11:56 PM #13
Originally Posted by Grace E
If the teacher says they're no good for tapping sticks, you can always use 'em as non-stick chopsticks to get the fried kidleys outta the pan.
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7th April 2006, 12:48 AM #14
Probably better off to wax them. By the way ask the idiot who told you that linseed was safe if he/she would like to have a spoon full to eat. Bet he/she won't take you up on it, if he/she does, stick around for the fire works. Will be fun to watch..... Oh yeah, call the paramedics first.
Using turpentine with the linseed won't hurt as the turps evaporates and is no longer in the mix when dry. Using polyurethane won't work as it will chip off when they start banging the sticks together. You have two options apply the linseed as Skew said or wax them.
Wax is a traditional finish for tapping sticks, it is very safe, non toxic and easy to use. If you decide you would like to wax them e-mail or PM me your details and I will send you a complimentary jar of our Traditional Wax to use on the sticks.
Cheers - Neil
PS Just as a little bit of trivia. I think you'll find traditional aboriginal hitting sticks are finished with emu fat.
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7th April 2006, 08:49 AM #15
Neil
I can't help myself, but to continue the logic.
Will you be selling tickets when you eat a spoonful of Trad Wax?
Generous offer re the comp wax tho, well doneBodgy
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