Help with BLO finish - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Fremmed · 03-11-2008, 01:48 AM

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

Lois from Mississauga · 03-11-2008, 01:54 AM

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

lucky788scroller · 03-11-2008, 02:44 AM

did you thin your BLO 50% with mineral spirits? Was it Boiled linseed oil, or just linseed oil?And, what wood? Dale

bronco · 03-11-2008, 07:10 PM

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

Doc249HMCS · 03-12-2008, 10:59 PM

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.

Plaquerd · 03-12-2008, 11:47 PM

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.

http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/gen...-saw/14182.htm

It gives the wood a warm look that has depth and feels like silk............smooth.

earlinjax · 03-13-2008, 09:49 PM

I tried BLO once and was disappointed. I went back to Watco which I know what the results will be like.

Earl

03-11-2008, 01:48 AM	#1
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 880	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

03-11-2008, 01:54 AM	#2
Lois from Mississauga Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 322	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 __________________ Lois ---Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.---

03-11-2008, 07:10 PM	#4
bronco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 299	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 __________________ Delta P-20

03-12-2008, 10:59 PM	#5
Doc249HMCS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 733	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. __________________ Doc249HMCS DeWalt 788 and Dremel 1680

03-12-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,333	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. http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/gen...-saw/14182.htm It gives the wood a warm look that has depth and feels like silk............smooth. __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com

03-11-2008, 02:44 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	did you thin your BLO 50% with mineral spirits? Was it Boiled linseed oil, or just linseed oil?And, what wood? Dale

03-13-2008, 09:49 PM	#7
earlinjax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 549	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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