GrampaJim Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I have been using a 50/50 mix as a dipping finish of BLO and MS for a long time. I read that some use an equal part mix of BLO/MS/Polyurethane. I assume that this mix would give better protection to the wood. Question: If I want a gloss finish, will adding a gloss poly to the BLO mix get me there? An other suggestions for a gloss finish? In summer, I spray a couple of coats of rattle can poly on my projects in my garage and that works, but Wisconsin winter temps rule that our between October and April. My shop in is the basement next to my gas water heater, and family members have asthma, so any inside spraying is not an option. Thanks, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Jim, I can not answer your questions, I would suspect that it would not yield a high gloss because the poly would be greatly diluted. Certainly be worth a try though, say on some scrap pieces. I will watch this thread and hope for a good answer. It would eliminate a step in the finish process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) I did a search for ... boiled linseed oil and poly. Got lots of hits http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/make-your-own-oil-varnish-blend/ Oh, and thanks for bringing this up. I may try it also. And I read to only mix what you need. Edited January 27, 2016 by LarryEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 The 3 part mix (MS/BLO/POLY) does provide a "hard" or protective finish. Depending on how glossy a finish or how protective a finish (items handled a lot) you will need to give it multiple coats. A better solution is to give the first coat the 3 part mix and then a follow on coat or two of MS/Poly mixed 50/50. This 50/50 mix if pretty much what wipe on poly is. WayneMahler and tomsteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Was going to suggest a wipe on poly, dries fairly quick and builds to a great shine. NC Scroller has the right mix for it also.Something I love about the village. Everyone can offer solutions and nobody seems to be afraid to help . Scrolling Steve and tomsteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Try using shellac. It has a very glossy finish. And it's super hard once it cures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 A gas water heater and you chemicals sounds like a accident waiting to happen,(fumes ,combustibles) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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