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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
By:QayaqGeek/Tavo
Date: 6/20/2011, 9:55 pm
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil?? (Mike Savage)

: Hi Tavo,
: Linseed can allow mildew to form on some timber, though I haven't
: had that problem*. I prefer raw as it doesn't film over like
: boiled does, this allows any moisture to dry out of the wood. It
: also allows salt to get into the timber when it gets wet (from
: salt water). Raw does take longer to 'dry' but I mix turpentine
: with it. This seems to speed up the drying effect and might be
: kind of mildew preventive.
: It doesn't need much to oil a frame, a half litre will go a long
: way. Just wipe it on with a cloth, wait a while and wipe again
: to take off excess. Repeat if you want when it looks to have
: soaked in a bit.
: One IMPORTANT rule with linseed and cloth. Open out the cloth flat
: after use. Bunched up, it will generate heat and can
: self-ignite.

: * I had an old "experimental" frame that was raw linseed
: oiled that only hit the water once so it didn't get
: salted/pickled. It was put aside for "salvage" and
: forgotten, outdoors, on the ground. It got hidden in the grass.
: I found it recently when I finally cut the plant life that
: corner and there wasn't any mildew on it. Dried out and a bit
: chewed on by bugs but no mildew.

: Mike Savage
: South West Cork

Thanks for this info... Straight up or diluted oil and if diluted with what and will the sinew wax come off/get sticky from the solvent?

Messages In This Thread

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QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/19/2011, 1:03 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
Kudzu/Jeff Horton -- 6/19/2011, 5:22 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin coating
QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/20/2011, 7:17 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin coating
Jeff Horton -- 6/20/2011, 8:06 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin coating
Bob Johns -- 6/20/2011, 6:57 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
Charlie -- 6/19/2011, 5:44 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/19/2011, 6:30 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
Mike Savage -- 6/19/2011, 6:04 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/19/2011, 6:28 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Charlie -- 6/19/2011, 10:45 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Mike Savage -- 6/20/2011, 10:07 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/20/2011, 9:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Mike Savage -- 6/21/2011, 6:15 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Bill Hamm -- 6/21/2011, 7:52 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Mike Savage -- 6/21/2011, 2:53 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Bill Hamm -- 6/21/2011, 4:18 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Mike Savage -- 6/22/2011, 9:05 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/23/2011, 9:46 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Mike Savage -- 6/24/2011, 6:22 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Linseed oil??
Bill Hamm -- 6/24/2011, 8:20 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
ancient kayaker -- 6/19/2011, 9:59 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/19/2011, 10:09 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
Bill Hamm -- 6/20/2011, 12:30 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
Bill Hamm -- 6/20/2011, 12:27 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/20/2011, 7:06 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: To epoxy, to oil or to varnish
Bill Hamm -- 6/20/2011, 2:24 pm
Avoid film finishes on frames
Brian Nystrom -- 6/20/2011, 7:02 am
Re: Avoid film finishes on frames
QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/20/2011, 7:23 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Saltwater "seasoning"?
QayaqGeek/Tavo -- 6/20/2011, 7:12 am