Thread: linseed and turpentine mix

Originally Posted by pully

Hi all



Has anyone tryed using linseed and turpentine mix on stripped mahogany as a stain?
I used it on a job today and i must say i am so pleased..


Im Pully by the way, new here.

Well, I haven't used it on mahogany (can't afford that !) but I have used it on various Australian species and it's not too bad - just be careful of the amount of Linseed you use in the mix - can be disastrous ! As always, trial and experiment and be prepared for failures !!

Just answered this in a post about gunstocks - have aread of that. But the recipe it 1 part pale boiled linseed oil, 3 parts pure turps, dash of terebine.

If the timber is new, a coat a day for a week, wiping off any excess. The a coat every 2 days for about 2 weeks. Then wipe on as needed wipe on. Our kitchen bench which I spoke about in the previous post get wiped over about once every 2 weeks. Always looks like new

Regards

I hope you are aware of the dangers in using linseed oil, as the wiping cloths are very combustable and are known to go on fire.

When your done, spread the cloths out, so they never touch each other, and then let them dry out. You could also soak the cloths in a pail of water, and then dispose of the cloths seperately.

Good Luck