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| Thread ID: 86213 | 2008-01-08 19:00:00 | linseed oil / wax / wood preserving | mark c (247) | PC World Chat |
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| 628386 | 2008-01-08 19:00:00 | I've got this cable reel I've made into a deck table. (Mains power cable came on it). Looks like untreated dressed pine (radiata) to me, and I want to preserve it. Cooking oil isn't a good idea apparently coz it just attracts bugs, dust and moisture. Waxing seems the way to go but was wondering if giving it a good drink of linseed oil first might be a good idea. Or would the wax react unfavourably with the oil? I thought the linseed oil might give it some deep-soaking preservative. Anybody experienced/knowledgeable about this? TIA.......m |
mark c (247) | ||
| 628387 | 2008-01-08 20:00:00 | Deck oil? | Greg (193) | ||
| 628388 | 2008-01-08 20:16:00 | Thanks. Hadn't thought of deck oil - never had anything to do with it. I know there are products on the market but I've got plenty of linseed and wax. Was wondering if someone had done a lot of this sort of thing and had some tips. Might just go to Bunnings. | mark c (247) | ||
| 628389 | 2008-01-08 20:22:00 | Hi mark. Raw linseed oil will take a life time to dry - and even then will stick to things. Boiled linseed oil less so. Agree with the suggestion of deck oil or similar which is now available for outdoor furniture. | Scouse (83) | ||
| 628390 | 2008-01-08 20:38:00 | OK think I'll skip the linseed. Had thought the wood was so dry it might sink in well -then I could seal the surface with wax but not if it's sticky. Might expirment with a bit of waxing underneath. Thanks for the replies. | mark c (247) | ||
| 628391 | 2008-01-08 21:31:00 | I had thought of deck oil / stain as well, Was at my nephews recently and his wooden fence matches his stained picnic table set, it looks very smart. I would be interested to see your finished product if possible ? a photo maybe? i like getting old book shelves and paint them vibrant colours...... I need a new outside table, and chair set, as the kids managed to break off a leg from our plastic oval table last year....... which produced a hole in the top as well.... so non fixable. beetle:) |
beetle (243) | ||
| 628392 | 2008-01-08 21:34:00 | Maybe if it is just made from a cheap untreated timber you should consider a preservative such as Metalex first. Talk to someone knowledgable at Mitre 10 or Bunnings and see what they recommend. | Richard (739) | ||
| 628393 | 2008-01-08 22:44:00 | if you use linseed oil......do NOT 'screw up' the rag and toss it into a corner afterwards it's happened on more than one occasion that such rags have self combusted...... | drcspy (146) | ||
| 628394 | 2008-01-08 22:50:00 | if you use linseed oil......do NOT 'screw up' the rag and toss it into a corner afterwards it's happened on more than one occasion that such rags have self combusted...... Seen that - looks very cool. But could be deadly. :o |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 628395 | 2008-01-08 23:20:00 | Yes I know about the linseed oil rags. People's place burnt down around here because of that. So I put them outside on something non combustible and then to the tip. Metalex of course, never though of that but have used it many times, will use the clear stuff. I already linseed oiled the base (sitting up on three 100 mil feet) and have waxed the top because I like the way it looks but will metalex all the other exposed bits then wax. Not totally confident about razzmatazz miracle products from the shop. I prefer waxing coz I like the look and feel of it. My dining table is waxed - about 17 yrs old and looks great. Easy to scrub down and wipe clean occasionally and then rewax. I recessed the bolts and put ply patches over all the holes flush. Cheap and low carbon footprint deck table. Thanks for all the interest.........m |
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