clyst
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Help !! Can't remember if its raw or boiled that is applied to new wood prior the varnishing . Can any of you experts out there advise me please .
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Terry
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Terry
Linseed oil
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Captain Coochie
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I think its boiled your after because it dries quicker . I prefer raw myself with no varnish but thats just me /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Spuddy
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Boiled - it dries and so attracts less muck. Don't know if you're aware of precautions with used rags? The oil oxidises and can get rag hot if scrunched up so spread it out flat for a bit.
spindrift_uk
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Im also led to belive that if you boil it, the oil will penetrate a lot better too.
Mirelle
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DO NOT try this at home!
"Boiled" linseed oil is not actually boiled - it has driers added to it.
Boiling linseed oil is a dangerous activity - medieval varnish makers, who did boil linseed oil, were required to live and work outside towns because of the fire risk that their activities posed.
"Boiled" linseed oil is not actually boiled - it has driers added to it.
Boiling linseed oil is a dangerous activity - medieval varnish makers, who did boil linseed oil, were required to live and work outside towns because of the fire risk that their activities posed.
anderson
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once did a carvel folkboat with twice boiled linseed oil,then varnish,came out very well.