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Linseed oil and Japan dryer question #34530 04/06/07 05:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,964 Likes: 89 Texas Joe Wood OP Sidelock
OP Joe Wood Sidelock Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,964 Likes: 89 Texas	I have artists grade sun thickened linseed oil to rub on an already finished stock that could use a little more finish. Question is: should I add Japan dryer to it to speed drying? If so, how much should be added (ratio)? When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)

Re: Linseed oil and Japan dryer question Joe Wood #34541 04/06/07 06:38 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,583 NY tudorturtle Sidelock
tudorturtle Sidelock Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,583 NY	Joe, I've used the Japan drier at about 2%. It seemed to give a shinier finish than plain Linseed oil. I can't remember exactly what I didn't like about it, but I didn't do it again. See what the others say, but I'd consider thinning the LO a bit with mineral spirits (~ 80% LO) to speed the process some.

Re: Linseed oil and Japan dryer question tudorturtle #34577 04/06/07 09:57 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,544 Ludlow & London Small Bore Sidelock
Small Bore Sidelock Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,544 Ludlow & London	Add 5% pure turpentine or terebene. www.vintageguns.co.uk

Re: Linseed oil and Japan dryer question Small Bore #34579 04/06/07 10:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 585 Likes: 9 Upstate/Western NY Jolly Bill Sidelock
Jolly Bill Sidelock Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 585 Likes: 9 Upstate/Western NY	Isn't the boiled linseed oil the type to use? Jolly

Re: Linseed oil and Japan dryer question Jolly Bill #34586 04/06/07 11:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 674 North Shore, Louisiana Marc Stokeld Sidelock
Marc Stokeld Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 674 North Shore, Louisiana	I use Grumbacher's raw linseed oil skunk out

Re: Linseed oil and Japan dryer question Marc Stokeld #34816 04/08/07 10:50 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,688 Likes: 31 Midlands,England,Great Britain... Salopian Sidelock
Salopian Sidelock Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,688 Likes: 31 Midlands,England,Great Britain...	All Linseed oils dry EVENTUALLY.Raw gives a nicer finish but dries slowest, Artist's is possibly the most refined.Terebine is only a drying additive and does not enhance the finish.If you want to enhance the gloss you will need to add Rosin, Venetian Turpentine or wax.

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