GrampaJim Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 This may be a silly question but - the container for BLO says to mix it with mineral spirits, but mix only enough for each use. I cheap and hate to get rid of it. I am mixing it and dipping small pieces. Why can't I put it in a new sealed container and re-use the leftovers? Thanks, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvman44 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have done it successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I mix it by the gallon and store it in a 64 ounce cranberry container or maybe I mix 64 ounces and store it...........forget it. I mix a lot and store it until I use it and have to mix more........ Go back to 'General Scroll Sawinf' and in the top right corner is... a 'Search' panel. Search General Scroll sawing for.... BLO Read the posts and you will see that more than just me... mixes lots.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrpeteo Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have a mason jar with the 50/50 mix, I dump it into one of those disposable foil pans like you might cook a turkey in. Add fretwork, remove and shake off excess. When I'm done I just pour it back in the jar. Pete oldhudson and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sounds like me an Pete went to the same school,lol jrpeteo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have a mason jar with the 50/50 mix, I dump it into one of those disposable foil pans like you might cook a turkey in. Add fretwork, remove and shake off excess. When I'm done I just pour it back in the jar. Pete Been doing it this way for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 sO HAVE i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Doesn't it take BLO forever to dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I am learning something on this topic!....Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Doesn't it take BLO forever to dry? When it is mixed with mineral spirits, 24 hours max. Pure BLO takes a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks, I'll try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks everyone for proving to me that I an NOT cheap like my wife says. LOL. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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