[TheForge] oil finish

[Bob Ehrenberger]

Larry,

I've had this problem.  I added a little more Japan dryer to the mix and it
was OK.
Also when I use the Yellen finish I wipe off any excess, the drip areas are
where it tends to tacky. If I want more coverage I wait a couple days and
give it another coat.  I think that George's directions called for two coats
to start with, but I don't always put on the second coat.

Robert Ehrenberger
Shelbyville, Mo.
eforge at centurytel.net

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I have a piece I made using an oil finish that won't dry past the tacky
stage. I used the same ingredients about 6 months before and mixed them the
same way and had no problem. This piece won't dry it's been over two
months. Can linseed oil, turpentine or drier go bad? Anyone else have this
problem? Solutions?
Thanks
L Brown