[TheForge] finishing solution

Wed Mar 19 06:02:00 2003

Al,

Here is the finish that George Dixon shared with us from his days at
Yellins.  I have used this for a couple or three years now and just love it.

Harry Foster
Rusty Dog Forge
http://pages.infinit.net/rustydog/home.htm

I use the linseed oil and turpentine finish that I picked up working at
Yellin's.

If, for example, you use a one pound coffee can;
60% linseed oil (boiled)
40% turpentine
one 8 oz bottle of japan drier (or pale drying oil)

Apply at room temp to clean (hand sanded) metalwork with a brush (rags
can't fit
where a brush can and brushes don't leave lint).  Once dry, apply a coat
of paste wax
with a brush.  Allow the wax to dry and buff with a shoe brush (again,
no rags-no
lint).  Repeat the waxing two more times.

Since the metal and the coating are at room temperature the outcome is
even and quick
when compared to heating a rail before coating it.

I have interior work well over a decade old, coated as described, with
no rust at all.

Take care,
George Dixon
Former Head Blacksmith, Samuel Yellin Metalworkers
Publisher - Traditional Metalsmith

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Al McClure
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 10:59 PM
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Subject: [TheForge] finishing solution

what is a good formula for a solution to keep a part from rusting and having
a semi shine to it?

Al McClure
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