amazingkevin Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) $3.00 a gallon, should i get all?Maybe i could save painting by just dipping to get them to look good for the names i do so much in plywood?Normally $26.99 a gallon. Edited August 20, 2015 by amazingkevin oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneleggimp Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) At $3.00 a gallon versus a "normal" price of $26.99 a gallon I'd take a "flier" on a gallon (or two) if I were you. Only question I have is is the " bargain" stuff "Boiled Linseed Oil" or "Linseed Oil" gotta make sure it's being advertised correctly. Edited August 19, 2015 by oneleggimp LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 If it sounds too good to be true - it probably is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I would be leary of that good of a deal unless it was from someone you knew and trusted. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I remember a long time ago in a galaxy far far away but I transgress. I was in Lowe's one day and they had gallons of linseed oil and mineral spirts at a price like that some dented other dusty It was inventory time and I think they just wanted them gone so not having to count. they turned out to be fine and I used them for a long time. got couple gallons each. But having said that always be cautious on a deal oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 If it is a real deal, I would defiantly go for it, but understand, BLO won't do a whole lot for plywood or Baltic birch. It does wonders for hardwood though. oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 At $3.00 a gallon versus a "normal" price of $26.99 a gallon I'd take a "flier" on a gallon (or two) if I were you. Only question I have is is the " bargain" stuff "Boiled Linseed Oil" or "Linseed Oil" gotta make sure it's being advertised correctly. yep, their boiled all right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 If it sounds too good to be true - it probably is.... Lowes had them!I got all but two ran out of money. ;) oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I would be leary of that good of a deal unless it was from someone you knew and trusted. DW The cans still have the factory seal,do you use these on bowls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I remember a long time ago in a galaxy far far away but I transgress. I was in Lowe's one day and they had gallons of linseed oil and mineral spirts at a price like that some dented other dusty It was inventory time and I think they just wanted them gone so not having to count. they turned out to be fine and I used them for a long time. got couple gallons each. But having said that always be cautious on a deal Lowes strikes again! oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 If it is a real deal, I would defiantly go for it, but understand, BLO won't do a whole lot for plywood or Baltic birch. It does wonders for hardwood though. the can says its good for protecting metals too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 The cans still have the factory seal,do you use these on bowls? Hmmm... check to see if the BLO came from China. If it has not then it probably is real BLO. I have not used BLO on my bowls however it is one of the finishes that I have the choice to use. BLO is one of the "hardening" oils that is, as a finish it does not sit on the surface of the wood rather it soaks into the grain and then begins to harden filling up the pores of the wood. BLO is people safe, easy to use, easy to store and does not generally carry any serious fumes. DW amazingkevin and oneleggimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hmmm... check to see if the BLO came from China. If it has not then it probably is real BLO. I have not used BLO on my bowls however it is one of the finishes that I have the choice to use. BLO is one of the "hardening" oils that is, as a finish it does not sit on the surface of the wood rather it soaks into the grain and then begins to harden filling up the pores of the wood. BLO is people safe, easy to use, easy to store and does not generally carry any serious fumes. DW Great i knew you'd come thru with the right info for me ,Thanks buddy oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcier Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 If BLO is not good for plywood, what would you suggest? amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 If BLO is not good for plywood, what would you suggest? That's a good question, as i'd be interested in knowing the answer to that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 If it is a real deal, I would defiantly go for it, but understand, BLO won't do a whole lot for plywood or Baltic birch. It does wonders for hardwood though. I don't understand why. Will you please xplane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 My guess is the porous I don't understand why. Will you please xplane My guess is the porous plywood would suck up a lot of the thin BLO. oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I have never used it but I'd go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I don't understand why. Will you please xplaneThe purpose of using an oil on wood is to bring out the natural color and grain of the wood. Baltic birch plywood does not have much color or grain to it. Plywoods with a hardwood face will indeed benefit of using an oil, but those that use a soft wood face like Baltic birch will only turn yellow or Amber.Any oil will not protect the wood and will need a topcoat of your choice. I prefer a semi gloss spray lacquer. LarryEA and Travis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thank you Dan for the explaination !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I just saw a video on finishing and it talked about BLO. They said to wait 5 days after applying it to do final finish because the final finish will not adhere if the BLO is not completely dry. I have never used BLO so I am just passing on the info I saw. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I have never used it but I'd go for it. I mixed it with danish and it dryed fast and looks good, :razz: :razz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 The purpose of using an oil on wood is to bring out the natural color and grain of the wood. Baltic birch plywood does not have much color or grain to it. Plywoods with a hardwood face will indeed benefit of using an oil, but those that use a soft wood face like Baltic birch will only turn yellow or Amber. Any oil will not protect the wood and will need a topcoat of your choice. I prefer a semi gloss spray lacquer. That's great info dgman! i am using the projects inside for the moment abut good to know that about exterior ones and yellows my favorite color so I'm blessed getting some yellow in my projects and amber appeals to me to as i like using amber shellac more than the clear!Thanks for the heads up ! :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thank you Dan for the explaination !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .good one huh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I just saw a video on finishing and it talked about BLO. They said to wait 5 days after applying it to do final finish because the final finish will not adhere if the BLO is not completely dry. I have never used BLO so I am just passing on the info I saw. Dick heppnerguy My mixed danish and blo is dry and looks good and it dried in the middle of the hurricane dampness outside too!But will keep that in mind for quality projects,Thanks Dick! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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