Thread: Just off the lathe

Stunning !

Can't you soak it in oil Peter to reduce some of the drudgery?

Originally Posted by rsser

Can't you soak it in oil Peter to reduce some of the drudgery?

Hello Ern,

Yes, I will soak it several times. It's amazing, after soaking all night many pieces don't look heavily oiled. It seems that it is the buildup that gives the translucent effect. The oil soaks deeply but after wiping off the excess and sanding there isn't a rich gloss/oiled finish. It does however soak deeply into the wood but requires several dippings to "fill the wood".

Peter

Peter,

Shades of Ron Kent!


How about soaking under pressure. I have often thought that pressure might be a way to shorten the process.

Originally Posted by hughie

Peter,

Shades of Ron Kent!


How about soaking under pressure. I have often thought that pressure might be a way to shorten the process.

Hello Hughie,

D0n't know about the pressure soaking but I have heard that soaking in a Vacuum works well. I have a Vac pump but have don't know how the Boiled linseed oil would be under a Vac, no O2 so one would think it would be safe - as a fire hazard.

Peter

Peter , how would it go , in the future , if you oiled the piece from one side only ,
thus allowing any air and moisture to escape ,
rather that stay trapped in between two oil layers.

If the piece had been turned fairly thin, and esp if sanded, wouldn't it be pretty dry already?

Originally Posted by rsser

If the piece had been turned fairly thin, and esp if sanded, wouldn't it be pretty dry already?

Apparently not

Just "almost finished" this the other day, needs to sanded and the foot to be taken off but was pleased with the piece so I grabbed the camera and took a photo. Approx 350mm in diameter Bunya pine, no finish, quite wet though.

Full marks for your memory MJ.

"Pretty wet" up north might well mean "pretty dry" down here, if one wanted to be Jesuitical ;-}

Originally Posted by rsser

"Pretty wet" up north might well mean "pretty dry" down here, if one wanted to be Jesuitical ;-}

situation ethics eh ....

the one-sided oiling would be easy tho , just fill the bowl up

Originally Posted by Manuka Jock

Peter , how would it go , in the future , if you oiled the piece from one side only ,
thus allowing any air and moisture to escape ,
rather that stay trapped in between two oil layers.

Seems to dry pretty quick, should be ready for oiling next week. I have it in the house where it's a bit warmer, paper bagged and no sign of cracking. Luckily I have a cupboard I'm allowed to use for storing a few pieces.

Peter