> would like it to smell up the shop a bit less while
> drying.
For that, odorless sounds perfect. I use odorless, and it mixes fine
with tung oil, danish oil, varnish, urethane, and every other oil-
based finish I've used for mixing.
I'm not sure about the differences between min. spirits, paint
thinner, turpentine, etc. I suspect most are different names for
similar products, but I'd be interested in hearing an informed answer.
Andy
"Andy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> would like it to smell up the shop a bit less while
>> drying.
>
> For that, odorless sounds perfect. I use odorless, and it mixes fine
> with tung oil, danish oil, varnish, urethane, and every other oil-
> based finish I've used for mixing.
> I'm not sure about the differences between min. spirits, paint
> thinner, turpentine, etc. I suspect most are different names for
> similar products, but I'd be interested in hearing an informed answer.
> Andy
>
Mineral spirits is an oil derivative. Odorless have been refined a bit more
and for any of my uses, works just as well.
Turpentine is distilled from pine tree resin. there is a Canadian Balsam
version also. It is often used in cleaning solutions as it has antiseptic
properties. IIRC, it is used to get rid of head lice too.
Paint Thinner seems to be a catch all term, probably so they can mix
together any solvents that happen to be available.
"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
> Mineral spirits is an oil derivative. Odorless have been refined a bit
> more and for any of my uses, works just as well.
>
> Turpentine is distilled from pine tree resin. there is a Canadian Balsam
> version also. It is often used in cleaning solutions as it has antiseptic
> properties. IIRC, it is used to get rid of head lice too.
>
> Paint Thinner seems to be a catch all term, probably so they can mix
> together any solvents that happen to be available.
>Thank you Ed. You answered my question. Odorless it is.
Lee
On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:58:36 -0700, Larry Blanchard
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I've seen comments that turpentine actually is better for some conditions
>but I don't remember the specifics.
Paint thinner won't work in Robert's Grain Popping sealer:
1/3 BLO
1/3 2 lb. dewaxed shellac (canned = Seal Coat)
1/3 "real" turpentine
Keep it shaken, rag it on, wait a few, wipe it off. Check it one more
time in 15-20 minutes and coat with any clear finish the next day.
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I was more interested in the compatibility with poly and tung of each. I do
wear a respirator just would like it to smell up the shop a bit less while
drying.
"Chris Friesen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Lee wrote:
>> OK so I usually buy gallons labeled "mineral spirits"
>> Odorless would be a blessing if it works the same.
>
> Given that it'll be just as toxic you should be wearing an organic vapour
> respirator anyways...at which point you can't smell either of them.
>
> Chris
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:55:01 +0000, Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> Mineral spirits is an oil derivative. Odorless have been refined a bit more
> and for any of my uses, works just as well.
>
> Turpentine is distilled from pine tree resin. there is a Canadian Balsam
> version also. It is often used in cleaning solutions as it has antiseptic
> properties. IIRC, it is used to get rid of head lice too.
>
I've seen comments that turpentine actually is better for some conditions
but I don't remember the specifics. I know I'd rather use a natural
product from a remewable than a petroleum derivative. But it is harder to
find and more expensive.
> Paint Thinner seems to be a catch all term, probably so they can mix
> together any solvents that happen to be available.
You got that right!