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03-11-2008, 02:48 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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|  Help with BLO finish The other day I'm finishing a project with blo. Hang it up to let it start drying with the intentions of coming back later in the day to wipe down the residue. Well, later in the day turned into 2 1/2 days later.  My fears were well founded. All along the bottom was dry/ semi-dry droplets. Wiping down only left what looked like water spots. Tried sanding, but wasn't happy with the results. Then I had the idea to use the felt polishing wheel on the Dremel. Worked like a charm!  Wont make a practice of doing that, but it was a very satisfying fix.Kevin |
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03-11-2008, 02:54 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON
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| Something I will file away for future use - I am sure I will do the same thing - just not getting back to it. Thanks for the tip. Lois
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03-11-2008, 03:44 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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 | did you thin your BLO 50% with mineral spirits? Was it Boiled linseed oil, or just linseed oil?And, what wood? Dale |
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03-11-2008, 08:10 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas
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| Kevin, I am glad your project is ok. I had the same problem with the BLO leaving spots on my project. I used Mineral Spirits and wiped down the wood until the spots went away ,then I had to continue wiping until the Mineral Spirits dried, and the project turned out ok. The next time I used BLO I wiped down the project off and on for several hours until the wood was not wet anymore and it came out looking ok. Bill
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03-12-2008, 11:59 PM
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| Mr. In Between  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California
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| When I do a BLO finish, I alway allow it to dry for at least 7 days before applying a finishing coat. DNA or mineral spirits works pretty well for me.
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03-13-2008, 12:47 AM
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| Member  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey
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| To get a really nice BLO finish use real turpentine as a solvent. Hand rubbed BLO finishes are some of the most beautiful and durable finishes there are. It is not like sprays or brushed on finishes, it soaks into the grain and is very water repellant. It takes a lot of elbow grease but it is worth it. The A New Day Abstract Challenge I cut is hand rubbed BLO. Day One Challenge It gives the wood a warm look that has depth and feels like silk............smooth. |
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03-13-2008, 10:49 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL
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| I tried BLO once and was disappointed. I went back to Watco which I know what the results will be like. Earl |
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