Boiled Linseed Oil - where to buy

#1 10-26-2004, 11:47 AM

Ladies & gentlemen...(ok so I use the terms loosely

)...I am wanting to try finishing with linseed oil as an intermediate step, now I know it's combustible, but what I don't know is where to get it. Does Home Depot sell it?
Also if there are several brands what do you folks recommend? 8)

mikeg · #2 10-26-2004, 11:53 AM

I picked up a can at my local hardware store.

mikeg

Colin_Partridge · #3 10-26-2004, 01:37 PM

You can get it anywhere I prefer the double boiled linseed oil. As far as being combustible only really need to worry about it when you have it on rags or paper towel. Make sure you air them out not leave them in a crumpled pile thats when the trouble happens.
Colin

#4 10-26-2004, 01:51 PM

Colin,
Any particular brand (or all just the same)?

Thanks
Tony

AlArchie · #5 10-26-2004, 02:13 PM

I've had good luck with 'Sunnyside' brand over the years...picked it up at Ace and True Value hardware stores, but have seen it in the big box joint's too. I'd guess most any brand will work as well, but there ares some pretty pricy ones out there that Might be better. Formby's is one I can think of right off hand. they may even be a blend of different oils...never tried them.

Al

Colin_Partridge · #6 10-26-2004, 02:39 PM

There Tony, I think Al answered your question not being south of the 49th Paralell I am not sure what brands you have in the US. I have used many different ones and found them all to be about the same. I prefer Danish or Antique Oil rather than linseed oil just find that it gives it a softer finish I guess it just a matter of preference.
Colin

#7 10-26-2004, 08:15 PM

Straight Linseed oil (not boiled) works well too. It's thicker and takes longer to soak in and dry, but if you're planning on using it on a carving that is going to be outside in the weather, it is the better choice!

#8 10-27-2004, 07:49 AM

What tree, bush, vine, shrub does linseed oil come from? I DO hate asking stupid questions, but I never heard of a Lintree!

Jerry

AlArchie · #9 10-27-2004, 08:56 AM

Not a stupid question, Jerry. Â*Linseed oil comes from the seeds of the flax plant. Â*Tthe fiber from that is used to make linen fabic, therefore the term linseed. Pretty roundabout terminology, and flax is a pretty well forgotten plant by the general public's standard.

Al

#10 10-27-2004, 09:11 AM

This is really getting off the thread, but I buy flax seed in #5 bags. I use it in the morning with my cereal/oatmeal. Put three tablespoons in a coffee grinder, grind it up, and mix it in with whatever cereal I happen to be eating at the time. Supposed to be good for you (some study done in Canada someplace). Wife says I'm a health nut. Me, I'm probably just nuts.