Linwax - Linseed oil, Beeswax, Turpentine - Wood and Metal Preservative
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Uploaded by grishfish on Oct 22, 2010
Linwax is my name for an OLD wood and metal preservative recipe. It's simple to make and it provides good protection and an excellent tacky feel for wooden handles.
Mix ratio is 1:1:1.
Melt the wax in a double boiler first.
Add the turpentine slowly to the wax.
Then add the linseed oil slowly.
Mix the concoction until it's uniform in color and consistency. Pour the result into some appropriate container (I used a quart paint can) and let it cool overnight.
The result is a soft waxy product that's easy to apply and works like a champ. That quart size will last me years.
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@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.
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This stuff is great. Thanks for the recipe. Do you know how long it took your handle to dry (ready for use?)
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@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.
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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?
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Hi you say it leaves a tacky feel after applied! wont that leed to blisters? thanks.
djclarky1982 1 month ago
@djclarky1982 The "tack" doesn't last forever. And if you're working hard, you should still wear gloves.
grishfish 1 month ago
Is this the same type of stuff that they use on canvas and cotton cloth to make them water repellent?
sp4zzj4zz 1 month ago
@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.
grishfish 1 month ago
Can this be used for car polish???
amindustries90 2 weeks ago
@amindustries90 I seriously doubt it.
grishfish 1 week ago