I recently built the first of two matching nightstands. I am using
Linseed Oil(boiled) as I really like the way it brings out the grain. I
am currently working with red oak and am a little concerned about
number of, and thickness of coats of oil I should apply. New to this
group and have only been building furniture about three years. I have
mostly worked with Pine(bookshelves and small tables) up until last six
months when I was blessed with a pile of rough red oak will attempt my
first piece with a drawer next. It will be the match to the nightstand
on my side of bed I just completed(my wife wanted a drawer). Anyway
would appreciate any feedback.
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> I recently built the first of two matching nightstands. I am using
> Linseed Oil(boiled) as I really like the way it brings out the grain. I
> am currently working with red oak and am a little concerned about
> number of, and thickness of coats of oil I should apply.
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Like you, I also like BLO as a finish.
The instructions should be on the can of BLO.
1 part BLO, 2 part Turps.
Apply thin coats with a rag, allow plenty of time between coats.
Red oak, due to its porous nature, is probably going to soak up a lot
of BLO.
Be patient.
When it won't soak up any more and dry, you're done<G>.
My guess is at least 5-6 coats.
Don't know where you live, but wouldn't try to apply BLO unless the
ambient temp is at least 60F.
Are you going to wax over the BLO?
Lew
"Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> [email protected] wrote:
> The instructions should be on the can of BLO.
>
> 1 part BLO, 2 part Turps.
>
> Apply thin coats with a rag, allow plenty of time between coats.
>
Note the importance of reducing the viscosity so you don't get the problem
of blowing bubbles with the porous red oak.