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Done a lot of stocks over the years with straight BLO per “all the books and knowledge” putting it on and using whatever dry and wipe time is on the label.
My latest stock (which started as bare wood) I’ve done exclusively with a trick learned here (from Loyalist Dave) is mixing BLO with Mineral Spirits. Other stocks I’ve tried the mix on have been refinishes (or coats alternated with pure) so this was a good test.
Anyway I fully feel I am getting much better coverage, absorption, looks, and ultimately protection with this mix. Loyalist Dave recommended a 50/50 mix, and I’ll admit I thought that was a bit much, but looks like he was right on the money based on this piece of wood. Seems odd that “less BLO gets you more” but that seems to be the case here. And, bonus, its much much easier to work with.
Thanks Dave!
My latest stock (which started as bare wood) I’ve done exclusively with a trick learned here (from Loyalist Dave) is mixing BLO with Mineral Spirits. Other stocks I’ve tried the mix on have been refinishes (or coats alternated with pure) so this was a good test.
Anyway I fully feel I am getting much better coverage, absorption, looks, and ultimately protection with this mix. Loyalist Dave recommended a 50/50 mix, and I’ll admit I thought that was a bit much, but looks like he was right on the money based on this piece of wood. Seems odd that “less BLO gets you more” but that seems to be the case here. And, bonus, its much much easier to work with.
Thanks Dave!