How do I mix my own version of this? I know someone mentioned it before.
Steve Southwood Member Messages 5,069 Location Santa Claus, In Jun 26, 2011 #1 How do I mix my own version of this? I know someone mentioned it before.
Rich Soby Member Messages 1,553 Location Cape Cod, Ma. Jun 26, 2011 #2 If I remember correctly it's BLO and mineral spirits about 50/50
Vaughn McMillan Administrator Staff member Messages 36,054 Location ABQ NM Jun 27, 2011 #3 Rich Soby said: If I remember correctly it's BLO and mineral spirits about 50/50 Click to expand... It's also got a varnish of some kind, most likely polyurethane. Formby's "Tung Oil Finish" is a similar oil/varnish blend. Sam Maloof used a couple of formulas along the same lines. Here's a post from a few years back talking about the recipes: http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showpost.php?p=74187&postcount=12
Rich Soby said: If I remember correctly it's BLO and mineral spirits about 50/50 Click to expand... It's also got a varnish of some kind, most likely polyurethane. Formby's "Tung Oil Finish" is a similar oil/varnish blend. Sam Maloof used a couple of formulas along the same lines. Here's a post from a few years back talking about the recipes: http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showpost.php?p=74187&postcount=12
Steve Southwood Member Messages 5,069 Location Santa Claus, In Jun 27, 2011 #4 Thanks folks. Got the info I needed.
Jonathan Shively Member Messages 8,098 Location North West Indiana Jun 27, 2011 #5 Are the rags still flammable with this mix? If so, be careful.
Dave Hawksford Member Messages 7,690 Location Outside the beltway Jun 27, 2011 #6 I know guys who have use Diesel fuel. Just about any oil with a hot additive will cure out and protect wood. But is or are they all good for the wood. Just depends on the application and the need of use.
I know guys who have use Diesel fuel. Just about any oil with a hot additive will cure out and protect wood. But is or are they all good for the wood. Just depends on the application and the need of use.
Jeff Bower Member Messages 5,762 Location DSM, IA Jun 27, 2011 #7 I mix equal parts of thinner, varnish and BLO...works great and is much cheaper too.
R Ron Jones Member Messages 1,697 Location Indianapolis area Jun 27, 2011 #8 Seems like back in the Badger Pond days almost everyone had a slightly different recipe for "witches brew".
Seems like back in the Badger Pond days almost everyone had a slightly different recipe for "witches brew".
Dave Hawksford Member Messages 7,690 Location Outside the beltway Jun 27, 2011 #9 Steve I use BLO 50% Tung oil 25% and Damar Varnish 25% I make the damar from Cystals. Fast drying.