Linwax - Linseed oil, Beeswax, Turpentine - Wood and Metal Preservative

[djclarky1982]

Hi you say it leaves a tacky feel after applied! wont that leed to blisters? thanks.

[grishfish]

@djclarky1982 The "tack" doesn't last forever. And if you're working hard, you should still wear gloves.

[sp4zzj4zz]

Is this the same type of stuff that they use on canvas and cotton cloth to make them water repellent?

[grishfish]

@sp4zzj4zz I've never tried that but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I would hesitate before doing that to clothing though. You're effectively making a big candle out of yourself. The linseed oil will stain cotton and canvas also.

[amindustries90]

Can this be used for car polish???

[grishfish]

@amindustries90 I seriously doubt it.

[alexanderyerks]

This stuff is great. Thanks for the recipe. Do you know how long it took your handle to dry (ready for use?)

[grishfish]

@alexanderyerks Well, ideally, it shouldn't go on too wet and should be ready to use immediately, but overnight should be sufficient if you really slathered it on thick.

[LtBartram]

Isn't that kinda a fire hazard? Wax burns well, don't even ask about the others. And do you know how to make turpentine or linseed oil?

[grishfish]

@LtBartram It's a fire hazard in the same way your "kinda" dumb. If you don't think you can handle the materials safely, then don't try this.

[UniqueBeadsByLaura]

Is this a food safe product? My Husband makes turned bowls and I would like to use the wax from our bee hives.

[grishfish]

@UniqueBeadsByLaura ---- No, my recipe is not food safe. I use boiled linseed oil which has metallic "driers" in it.

[boomunderscore0]

One thing i was wondering is if it was dry to the touch? What i mean is, is there any "residue" or oily/waxy feel left on your finger when you run your finger on the handle?

[grishfish]

@boomunderscore0 It's definitely not oily. If anything, it's waxy/sticky when it's freshly applied, but after a few minutes of use, it's got an ordinary strong wood "tack".

[JesusFuckingChrist84]

I envy your fortitude my friend.

I tried the exact same method yesterday, but couldn't stand the vapors the turpentine was giving off (You were using the exact brand I was, too. ;D), even through my Respirator you could smell it. <.<

[grishfish]

@JesusFuckingChrist84 It doesn't matter which you add first to the melted wax. Maybe it's easier on the nose if you add the linseed oil first, then add the turpentine.

[RDPproject]

Hi mate.

Does it have to be Boiled linseed oil or can you

also use raw linseed oil?

Rob.

[grishfish]

@RDPproject

Rob, I'm sure raw linseed oil would work fine, but I've never tried it. I'm not sure if the mixing ratio would be the same.

I'd like to try it with a raw tung oil sometime.

[ColinOutdoors]

Great video demonstration my friend, I will try this method in the future

[grishfish]

@ColinOutdoors

Naturally, you can make a much smaller batch to test it out. Say, one ounce of each. Maybe pour it into an Altoid tin for storage. That would still last for some time.

[ColinOutdoors]

@grishfish Thanks my friend I will give that a try