The hard truth is that Boiled Linseed Oil can spontaneously combust if stored or used improperly. As awesome as this product is for both wood and metal, it has some dangers (specifically flammability) that need to be addressed in order to use it safely. I’ve received conflicting information on prepping wood for BSO. As boiled linseed oil has unique properties and chemicals on its composition, it dries up almost ten times as fast as its raw alternative. Spread a thin line of boiled linseed oil onto the wood surface. I’m a general contractor working in historic restoration, a #1 Amazon best selling author, and I’m here to show you how you can do-it-yourself! Boiled linseed oil is not boiled in the way most people think of as boiling. Sounds like a nice guy, right? Any rags soaked with BLO should be laid flat on a non-flammable surface away from flammable items until they are completely dry or they can be placed in a metal container with water. Will linseed oil (or BLO) cloud with heat? Does the anyone have some specific experience or insight on this? Put a thin line of linseed oil in the middle of your wood surface. Here’s what happens: BLO cures by a chemical reaction with the surrounding oxygen in the air not by evaporation like water based finishes. It has plasticizers, hardeners, heavy metals and a bunch of other crap in it. I - and many others - use a mixture of boiled linseed oil (never raw linseed oil), mineral spirits, and a urethane varnish. The debate, if you can even call it that, centers around which one is better. Michael Dresdner: Boiled linseed oil is a drying oil, which means that it will go from liquid to a solid film in a day or two after it is applied to wood. Tables, c… The oil produces a dull glossy surface with just a few applications, but is not very durable or water resistant. Use the "boiled" linseed oil. Linseed oil is more prone to mildew than oil base paint - if that's an issue in your locale. Looks good, but won't protect your stock in a rain storm. Once you have boiled the mixture for a few minutes, take the pan to where you will be adding the linseed oil. Throw the cured oil away with your general trash. Boiled linseed oil dries more quickly than regular linseed oil. To properly dispose of linseed oil: Put any excess boiled linseed oil that you want to dispose of to one side in a metal can. BladeForums has ZERO TOLERANCE for extremism or calls of violence. 632. "Boiled" linseed oil is not boiled. To make boiled linseed oil, metal salts are added. When linseed oil is the finish - it's cut in half with mineral spirits. Boiled linseed oil is more often used on bare wood and is popular for finishing gun stocks, as the process of heating it decreases its drying time. In operation since 1998, BladeForums.com has led the industry since Day 1. Dip a paint brush into the linseed oil or spray it out from a squirt bottle directly onto your wood surface. Larger amounts of BLO create greater heat. I'll get back to you as soon as I try something. Veteran of the Regiment. I could open my linseed oil (500 ml) bottle with a 6" slip joint plier. Do NOT apply with a sponge. Go. Or once 2-3 days has gone by is the BLO soaked in and there for the duration? Old houses can be daunting and that’s why I’m here to help you figure them out. Apply Solvable Boiled Linseed Oil sparingly with a soft cloth or brush. Jul 21, 2018 #1 I decided to treat both the JD 112 and the 68 with this to preserve what paint they have. So, before you go coat all your adirondack chairs, test an area for a while and see how it does. Removing Boiled Linseed oil Discussion in 'H.I. I just bought an old double barreled “wall hanger” shotgun which is pretty rusted but still a great looking piece. I want to restore it for display and wondered if boiled linseed oil would be appropriate for the metal surfaces after cleaning and polishing them? HedgeBird 40 Posted April 28, 2017. Specifically, the process in which boiled linseed oil is made. It is a great oil treatment for woods, leaving a smooth touch on the surface. MichaelNH. Boiled linseed oil will slow down the drying process some, not speed it up. Beeswax dissolved in mineral oil is a good food grade preservative. He said to try it again in a month or two and the BLO will still be soft. Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) is a common item in my shop and in a lot of woodworker’s shops. No plans for repainting in the near future. You may find it used on: 1. I made a wax compound using beeswax and BLO, but it came out a bit too thick. The most common is boiled linseed oil (BLO), which, in spite of its name, is neither boiled nor heated. Linseed oil, boiled being the only realistic option for hardening and not simply coating with a gummy oil that never hardens, is the lowest on the list. Alex Newth Date: January 18, 2021 Linseed oil and flax seeds.. Boiled linseed oil is linseed oil — which, like flax oil, comes from flax seeds, though it is treated differently and is not edible — that has been boiled until it polymerizes and oxidizes, causing it to dry quicker. I’ll cover that in the sections below but for now, let me try to simplify things. My year old deck rail has signs of mildew. How to color Double Boiled Linseed Oil for beautiful effects in shades of light Oak to Wenge. Linseed oil is a hardening oil, and it has been used as a wood-finishing material for centuries. The primary trouble in using linseed oil is that raw linseed oil takes a long time to cure, up to two weeks in a dry, well-ventilated area and, ultimately, a couple of months if it is applied to surfaces that are exposed to extreme heat, cold, or high humidity. I recently sent a rifle to the gunsmith to have a broken front sight soldered back on, and while he had it, he decided that the stock was a little dry. It works by sinking into the pores of the wood where it hardens. Well, gasoline is a lot more flammable than BLO and I don’t hear anyone calling their cars a death trap (except Corvair owners). Thank you for your service to this amatuer. Boiled Linseed Oil still isn't a super fast drying oil, taking upto 24 hours to dry, but compared to Linseed Oil it is lightening fast! A key advantage to using Thompson’s Water Seal vs Boiled Linseed Oil is upkeep. Tung oil dries quickly by itself, so it generally does not need driers added to it. The turpentine helps the oil to go deeper in the grain and it dries more quickly. This is the same process by which the oil dries when exposed to the air, and it results in a product far inferior to stand oil. Just apply the WD 40 on a rag and wiped . "Boiled" linseed oil is actually something of a misnomer; it is in fact pressed linseed oil to which chemical dryers have been added to speed up the drying process. Rub Boiled Linseed Oil into the surface and allow 5 to 10 minutes to penetrate the wood. Does anyone have any tips or techniques that would give me the best results? problem is WD40 leaves oily residue where other agents dont. The oil is obtained by pressing the seeds to withdraw the oil. On exterior surfaces in humid wet climates it has a tendency to mildew. //youtu.be/9yq6VW-c2Ts. Bottom line is, I intensely dislike the stuff from the ground up. By the way, “boiled linseed oil” is not boiled, it is raw linseed oil which has had dryers added to make it dry faster. Olive oil, corn oil, and sunflower oil, should never be used to maintain a cutting board or butcher block. Cosmoline is more easily wiped away with WD, but it also works with BLO. I agree with many of you that the manufacturers should come up with better ways of making child safe container caps. I have a question I haven’t been able to find an answer to. Watch this video to see how this happens. Using your brush, apply the linseed oil and turps to the wood. Leave for about 30 minutes, and then wipe down any excess liquid using the sponge. I guess I left too much on the surface but it was the appropriate tone I wanted. Linseed oil is actually responsible for the largest high-rise fire in US history, when the Meridian Plaza in Philadelphia burned for 19 hours … I put a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine (about 50/50). I've never heard of linseed oil making the finish glossier but it might. Let’s talk about safety first. Havent tried it yet tho. Michael Dresdner: Boiled linseed oil is a drying oil, which means that it will go from liquid to a solid film in a day or two after it is applied to wood. Linseed oil is a penetrating finish on hardwood floors that does not form a sealant on the wood like polyurethane, but instead acts as a stain that enhances the look of your floors.Since the linseed oil is initially applied as a saturating coating, it can soak into open-grain woods like oak and ash. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Nov 20 , 2015 #1. vcbvcbvcb. Boiled Linseed Oil is very easy to apply.It's about as foolproof as any finish can get!I show how to use BLO as a wood finish. For more even penetration, dilute with up to an equal part of Solvable Turpentine or Solvable Paint Thinner. You just now have to wait it dries, it can take time with pure linseed oil… HedgeBird. As you probably know, raw linseed oil, sold as flaxseed oil in the grocery store, is edible and considered by some to be a health food supplement. Use one thin layer at first, and then allow it to soak into the wood. Boiled linseed oil is sometimes heat-treated linseed oil, which dries slowly and is very thick, making it difficult to work with. when cooled the wax will come out of solution so you may want to apply it while its still hot. Read more…. On a maple box, I dyed, then sealed with 1lb shellac, and then applied a glaze of gel stain and boiled linseed oil (equal parts). Hi Scott! Sand off the rust and polish the metal with some 0000 steel wool, then wipe on a thin coat of BLO and you’re good to go. Pick up some linseed oil with … Liberally apply the mixture to the wood using a cotton rag. It should dry in about 24 hours, depending upon the paint you mix into it. This makes it a better product for preserving tool handles, decks, and furniture. The Linseed Oil Debate. Use a clean cloth to swipe the linseed oil in a circular motion. Thank you. Gloves should be worn at all time during the handling and application process of linseed oils. When boiled linseed oil is named on an ingredients list, it may just be linseed oil, but it more … It’s been about a week and it’s still slightly tacky. Sanding also helps open up the pores of the wood to prepare it for the oil. 11K 480. The application is as simple as it gets and the results are more than worth the effort, which is why it has been used for hundreds of years by carpenters and refinishers. WD is water soluble so don't worry about wood damage. Do not cover the can. Boiled Linseed Oil is highly flammable. Required fields are marked *. Cantina' started by vcbvcbvcb, Nov 20, 2015. I am curious Karda, why did you pick paint thinner over mineral spirits? Struggled for good 30 minutes trying to open it with my hands until I read RAB's post here that mentioned a pliers. Senior Member. You can also use raw linseed oil and wait 3 weeks for it to dry. I don't mean to ignore my own post, but I got inundated at work 30 seconds after I posted, and that's continuing today. Boiled linseed oil is common as a wood finish, but contains some potentially hazardous drying compounds. WARNING:Linseed oil is highly flammable and its drying process releases heat. Linseed oil pressed from the seed of the flax plant has been used for centuries to protect and beautify wood. I love old houses, working with my hands, and teaching others the excitment of doing it yourself! Moderator. Contains driers for 4-6 hr. Read below, and you can learn how to safely use Boiled Linseed Oil. It can really reinvigorate old dried out wood and bring it back to a healthy status. KennyP Alice's Creator. Liquid or water soluble Walnut stain can be used with the Double Boiled Linseed Oil to produce a colored oil. BLO is a great protectant for wood both indoors and outdoors. I want to use this linseed oil on wooden vessels, is this possible that no toxic reaction occurs? Messages: 35,078 Likes Received: This is dipped into the linseed oil and rubbed into the wood – straight up and down the grain, or in slow buffering circles. It beautifies any wood and, once cured, protects the wood from sun and water damage. If no, do you have any suggestions for what to use on our mahogany porch flooring? Link to post Share on other sites. However the three coats you have put should be enough. Boiled linseed oil, however, contains additives which render the product unsafe for usage with foods. I have also found that certain paints for some reason never really seem to have closed pores and water despite all the proper prep still rusting is a problem.. Slow drying oils are a good thing, but regular linseed oil can take weeks or even months to fully cure in … These can be mixed right into your linseed oil and once you stir it up real good, you have yourself a stain. Cover with a piece of aluminum foil and leave it to dry for at least two days. Once it’s in the wood it ain’t coming out again. Instead, it contains metallic drier that speeds up the cure time. Once it is dry, it is quite safe. 2. Just use caution when warming anything flammable. Mix equal parts of mineral spirits and boiled linseed oil in a bucket. The most common source of BLO fires is from a wadded up rag that has been soaked in BLO. Post Jan 20, 2005 #1 2005-01-20T21:16. BLO is often mixed with other finishes and was once one of the main ingredients in most paints. Boiled Linseed Oil is not actually “boiled” like the name suggests, rather, it is chemically modified to encourage faster drying. Since it is wadded up, it generates more heat because there is no air to pass over it and cool it. BLO protects wooden surfaces with its deep penetration, soaking into the grain and bringing out added contrast and character. Versatile and Practical. After using boiled linseed oil, great care must be taken to ensure that any rags used to apply it have been allowed to dry thoroughly before storing or even discarding in the trash. Thanks RAB! Is that normal or did I buy the wrong thing? Raw Linseed Oil: It is the freshly-extracted oil from flax seeds. Wipe off the dust, and you’re ready for oil. Metallic solvents are added to the raw oil that cause it to dry faster. This is just the beginning of the finish, and it doesn't have to cover the entire surface yet. No, it’s not actually linseed oil that has been boiled. Based on our research, we feel that pure, 100% linseed oil poses little, if any, toxic threat to human health, even though it does emit an odor as it dries. I’d like to know how to store boiled linseed oil. If it solidifies just warm it back up, and it’s ready to use. How Your Roofer is Destroying Your House →. Discussion in 'H.I. In other words, would it be a good finish on a wood kitchen table or would the finish cloud from heat transfer? Oxidized oil is produced by blowing air through the oil, they should not be confused with stand oil. What does boiled linseed oil do to wood? 1 of 2 Go to page. boiled linseed oil & turpentine I - and many others - use a mixture of boiled linseed oil (never raw linseed oil), mineral spirits, and a urethane varnish. My buddy suggested the boiled linseed oil as it helped his 55 Dodge pickup look pretty good, accentuating the patina with trying to cover it up. This recipe is easy to prepare and to use, furthermore, it’s very economical and environmentally friendly. It is very thirsty from years of sun and air and use. The varnish will probably be hard all the way through but the BLO will not. Boiled linseed oil is applied with a rag, or a similar buffering cloth. The real benefit will come from the protection offered by the wax you finish with, and even that's nothing compared to a good barrier finish such as varnish. What do you think will happen when I leave a Handel submerged in it for 24 hours? Was ready to puncture top of can and pour into a jar. It may remove the gel. Something that makes linseed oil stand out is the capacity to work almost anywhere. Clean it with the bleach based deck cleaner, rinse, dry the apply BSO. Or, if you don't know what oil you need, read this post compares them all - Wood Oil Finish blog post. It can then be polished or waxed to give the wood luster. Oct 2, 2015 #2. commando1 Old Man With a Hat on the Porch FCBO Gold Member. Once it is dry, it is quite safe. I suspect that any varnish would do but we use polyurethanes. Clear, linseed oil, double boiled and double filtered to remove any impurities. We request your assistance dealing with this as we do not want to see the site shut down due to violent threats. Boiled Linseed Oil will dry in only a few days give or take depending on weather. If you use boiled linseed oil on decking, you will need to reapply it at least once a year. If you're looking for something faster, take a look at our full range of Wood Oils. Clean the wood well and sand it smooth (but not with such a high grit paper that you close the pores). Make sure, however, that you are using equal amounts of both liquids. In contrast, do not use the liquid deck cleaner – just sand lightly and apply BSO.Deck rails and side panels are cedar. As you probably know, raw linseed oil, sold as flaxseed oil in the grocery store, is edible and considered by some to be a health food supplement.