Man Cave

[TripleB]

Hey Dan, very nice saws, I have a question for you. I also use BLO and lacquer for finishing, I keep my BLO in a Tupperware container similar to Steve's and just dunk my projects in it, but I don't cut it with mineral spirits as you do. I'm wondering what is the advantage of cutting it with the ms and at what ratio do you cut it to? Also I'm a bit concerned that since I keep it in a container that sometimes stays open a while, that the ms will just evaporate. Could you please explain a little further about your use of the BLO/MS mix. Thanks

Bob

[dgman]

Hey Bob,  I mix the BLO and mineral spirits at 50/50. The mineral spirits thins the BLO and allows it to flow onto the project easier, and drips off faster. It also dries faster. And by cutting it with MS it last forever. I bought a gallon of BLO over a year ago and still going strong!
I store my mix in an old quart mason jar, and soak in some old metal baking pans. I also use a clean automotive oil drip pan for large projects. I place the project in the appropriate pan, pour the oil mix over it then let it soak. I use an inexpensive chip brush to keep the project wet. I keep it wet for ten to thirty minutes or so. Then wipe off and blow off with compressed air.
When I'm done soaking I pour the mix back into the jar for storage.

[TripleB]

Thanks Dan, I'll give it a try, a gallon of BLO isn't cheap so if I can make it last longer, I'm all over it!

Bob