How many coats of BLO?

[Vaino]

I apply 2 coats each of 2 different finishes and it takes a total of 36 hrs and the finish is completely dry. The final finish is low sheen

and looks like there isn't any finish on the wood. .....Fred

 

[rp77469]

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[springfield art]

How many coats of linseed oil do you normally rub onto a new stock? I'm on probably my sixth or seventh coat of oil. I thin it down with turpentine one to one for the first couple coats tben gradually add more linseed oil to increase the ratio of oil to turp.

Depends on the wood, and more specifically, what you personally like and "feel" right with. Can always add more later!

 

[springfield art]

Valspar Marine Teak oil has those three essential ingredients, Tung oil, linseed oil and a dryer. I get mine at the hardware store. Thin it out with mineral spirits and put on a very heavy coat. Leave it alone for 24 hours. Rub it out with the palm of your hand and recoat every always rubbing it out with your hand. I watch the open pores of the wood with a magnifier until they fill. A professional custom stock maker taught me this and I have used nothing else for about 30 years.

I gotta try that stuff. Thank you for the "tip"!

 

[Cpt Flint]

The wood will soak the thinned Teak Oil up like a sponge. Don't give up putting it on every 24-36 hours. The hand rubbing is essential.