[TheForge] oil finish

[Larry Brown]

My question is how do I make it un sticky?
Larry Brown



At 06:40 PM 8/2/2005 -0400, you wrote:
>Bruce, Thanks.......that "polymerization catalytic" was what someone else
>had mentioned that boiled Linseed did.......       Me, .........I just
>wonder why the hell the stuff stays sticky!  :-)
>
>Ralph
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Bruce Freeman" <FREEMAB at pt.fdah.com>
>To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 8:51 AM
>Subject: Re: [TheForge] oil finish
>
>
>I was wondering about that word.  I'm not sure there is a simple word for
>what you mean:  promoting polymerization.  Perhaps "polymerization
>catalytic"?
>
>Bruce
>NJ
>
> >>> brhlbsmt at mcttelecom.com 8/2/2005 7:24:15 AM >>>
>Ooops, that was supposed to read Polymeritic action.......  If that's
>spelled right?
>
>Ralph
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ralph Sproul" <brhlbsmt at mcttelecom.com>
>To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 6:57 AM
>Subject: Re: [TheForge] oil finish
>
>
> > Hi Larry, I've had some similar problems with plain or mixed linseed
> > finishes in the past.
> >
> > Adding Japan drier to the mix will help the slow poermaritic action that
>is
> > SUPPOSED to occur with BOILED Linseed Oil ................but you can see
> > the key word is BOILED!   Some of these process plants use the osmosis
> > machines to "boil down" the oils (like boiling sap for sugaring) and it
> > doesn't leave the oil so it will dry well is my findings.   I purchase the
> > true boiled linseed oils (which is usually twice the price of the other
> > cheaper versions and it works well for drying.
> >
> > Of course the temperature is a consideration in the winter months - three
> > day drying times can be expected - where on a sunny summer day with dry
>air
> > and no humidity you can see results in half the time or less.
> >
> > Ralph
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Larry Brown" <lp.brown at verizon.net>
> > To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 9:18 PM
> > Subject: [TheForge] oil finish
> >
> >
> > > 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
> >