Kepy Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 I am wanting to try a new finish, at least new to me. I have purchased some boiled linseed oil and already have mineral spirits. One place use 2 of the oil to 1 of the spirits. I am wondering about the method of application. Does it have to be wipe on or can it be applied with a foam brush? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 I brush it on, let it soak for a little bit, then wipe off the excess. I'll do it 2 or 3 times with some dry time in between. Since it's a penetrating oil and not a film finish, a foam brush won't make any difference. 'Course, Let the rags dry out before discarding to avoid a fire with spontaneous combustion. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 When I tried this finish last year for my first time.. I just poured the mix in a plastic container and dipped the whole project into the liquid.. let it soak in the stuff about 5-10 minutes and pulled it out.. then set it onto some paper towels for a few more minutes before wiping excess off.. Just a different method I suppose.. but that was how I did it.. and how I do the Danish oil that I typically use.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 There really is no single, proper way to apply boiled linseed oil (BLO). Whatever way you can most readily get it on the piece is fine. I've even used a pump spray bottle before. As was mentioned, it is absorbed into the wood and doesn't create a hardened layer on the surface. so you won't see flaws like brush marks, runs, etc. like you would with a film finish. You just let the excess drip off and wipe the surface. If you apply too much and don't remove the excess, it may not cure completely and could get a little gummy. The ratio of BLO and MS is also completely subjective. I sometimes don't thin it at all. It just depends on if it makes your application easier or not. OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 I do not think there is a wrong way. Be very cautious and properly dispose of rags or paper towels. They are a fire hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Some commercial shops has special cans for these rags because of the flammability. Seen various home recommendations like taking them outside spread out separately to dry. OR dumping them in a bucket of water which has to be empties and disposed. RJF OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 43 minutes ago, teachnlearn said: Some commercial shops has special cans for these rags because of the flammability. Seen various home recommendations like taking them outside spread out separately to dry. OR dumping them in a bucket of water which has to be empties and disposed. RJF I'm thinking of buying one of those fireproof rag cans. I think we should all have them in our hobby shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 2 hours ago, octoolguy said: I'm thinking of buying one of those fireproof rag cans. I think we should all have them in our hobby shops. We bought a small metal can with a lid at Home Depot or Lowes that we use to put our rags in. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, octoolguy said: I'm thinking of buying one of those fireproof rag cans. I think we should all have them in our hobby shops. probably not a bad idea... I don't wait for mine to " possibly com-bust " I set them on fire once i'm done with my finishing process, .. Living in the boonies like I do.. we have a burn barrel.. don't burn much really because I believe in recycling if possible.. my burn barrel mostly only burns receipts and bank statements etc.. anything with our names on it that's paper.. I just don't trust paper shredders.. too many smart young whipper snappers out there that watch forensics show and are smart enough to piece the shredded papers back together.. I shred it.. then burn it.. they probably can still get it but pretty hard to read the ashes especially after they've been rained on and turned into ash mush in the bottom of the barrel, LOL Edited June 29, 2019 by kmmcrafts OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: probably not a bad idea... I don't wait for mine to " possibly com-bust " I set them on fire once i'm done with my finishing process, .. Living in the boonies like I do.. we have a burn barrel.. don't burn much really because I believe in recycling if possible.. my burn barrel mostly only burns receipts and bank statements etc.. anything with our names on it that's paper.. I just don't trust paper shredders.. too many smart young whipper snappers out there that watch forensics show and are smart enough to piece the shredded papers back together.. I shred it.. then burn it.. they probably can still get it but pretty hard to read the ashes especially after they've been rained on and turned into ash mush in the bottom of the barrel, LOL I don't have anything that valuable Kevin. We be po folks. Dave Monk and Jim McDonald 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, octoolguy said: I don't have anything that valuable Kevin. We be po folks. Yeah I don't either.. that's why I sell my crafts instead of giving them away.. without selling the stuff I wouldn't be able to afford blades and plywood.. LOL Anyway.. what little I do have I try to protect it in anyway I can.. A lighter and free burn barrel is cheaper than a metal storage can.. too Edited June 29, 2019 by kmmcrafts OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 38 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: probably not a bad idea... I don't wait for mine to " possibly com-bust " I set them on fire once i'm done with my finishing process, .. Living in the boonies like I do.. we have a burn barrel.. don't burn much really because I believe in recycling if possible.. my burn barrel mostly only burns receipts and bank statements etc.. anything with our names on it that's paper.. I just don't trust paper shredders.. too many smart young whipper snappers out there that watch forensics show and are smart enough to piece the shredded papers back together.. I shred it.. then burn it.. they probably can still get it but pretty hard to read the ashes especially after they've been rained on and turned into ash mush in the bottom of the barrel, LOL Young whipper snapers steal mail, hack phones and computers. Trash is easy, but someone has to diig through it out on the curb in sight of everyone. If its bagged, they grab the whole bag. RJF kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Put outside to dry or throw in bucket of water. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 19 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Put outside to dry or throw in bucket of water. Of course no one has seen kiln dried on any lumber and its still open to moisture. RJF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 1 hour ago, teachnlearn said: Like all post there is about 100 discussions going on at the same time so To answer the rag problem I always spread them outside to dry and then throw away or you can put them in a bucket of water. Why buy an expensive flammable locker. Do not get that one. Unless you are storing flamable liquids in then go for it. OP question, Any way you want to apply is fine. Find something you are comfortable with. I do as Kevin does and always dip mine in Danish oil. I do not like BLO alone. Danish oil gives a nice luster to the project. Would get locked up here in NJ if burned things like that so that is out here. Paper shredders, buy a cross cut paper shredder and I dare anyone to try putting that together. If they have that much time on their hands, go for it. Just as easy to get info from computers or snatch out of the air today. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Thanks guys, just what I like, nothing definitive. I do the dipping thing when I use mineral oil so guess that would work here also. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 22 minutes ago, Kepy said: Thanks guys, just what I like, nothing definitive. I do the dipping thing when I use mineral oil so guess that would work here also. Nothing in woodworking is definitive. Just many ways to do things. This happens in all aspects of life. Find what you like to do. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 11 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Like all post there is about 100 discussions going on at the same time so To answer the rag problem I always spread them outside to dry and then throw away or you can put them in a bucket of water. Why buy an expensive flammable locker. Do not get that one. Unless you are storing flamable liquids in then go for it. OP question, Any way you want to apply is fine. Find something you are comfortable with. I do as Kevin does and always dip mine in Danish oil. I do not like BLO alone. Danish oil gives a nice luster to the project. Would get locked up here in NJ if burned things like that so that is out here. Paper shredders, buy a cross cut paper shredder and I dare anyone to try putting that together. If they have that much time on their hands, go for it. Just as easy to get info from computers or snatch out of the air today. Its amazing how much information people post on social websites. They will post almost everything except their SSN and I wonder is a few haven't shared that too. Watched crime shows that show the police using social networks to gather information on suspects. RJF OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I liked all the response and tried dipping my project but am not really pleased with it so am back to spray lacquer. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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