Stirring Watco?

On Sun, 10 Oct 2004 08:21:04 -0400, "George" <george@least> wrote:

>Likely a carryover, but I always "stir" the Minwax variety by agitating the
>can. Invert a few times and don't worry. It's thin, you're using a rag,
>and there's always sandpaper.
>

Thanks to everyone for their replies. I have been stirring with a thin
stick and have seen no issues in the results.

>"Mark & Juanita" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:1097383744.dJVdYDBDJVhKgEe6rkulBw@teranews...
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>>
>> I'm applying Watco clear wiping poly to the cherry entertainment
>> center after applying Danish oil. [currently doing the door panels so I
>can
>> assemble the doors]. The instructions on the Watco can say to stir (not
>> shake) before using. Given that these are 1 quart cans with a standard
>> screw cap, stirring is an interesting process.
>> <http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=932-460>
>>
>> Are there really elements that separate out of clear Watco, or is
>> this a carry-over from the colored Watcos?
>>
>>
>

I just applied some Watco that I think has been sitting for 10 years. I
shook it a couple of times and used it. No problem.

"Mark & Juanita" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>
> I'm applying Watco clear wiping poly to the cherry entertainment
> center after applying Danish oil. [currently doing the door panels so I
can
> assemble the doors]. The instructions on the Watco can say to stir (not
> shake) before using. Given that these are 1 quart cans with a standard
> screw cap, stirring is an interesting process.
> <http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=932-460>
>
> Are there really elements that separate out of clear Watco, or is
> this a carry-over from the colored Watcos?

I stir it. The main reason is I don't want any residual chunks that may
have formed on the bottom ending up on my rag or brush. YMMV.
SH
>
>

Likely a carryover, but I always "stir" the Minwax variety by agitating the
can. Invert a few times and don't worry. It's thin, you're using a rag,
and there's always sandpaper.

"Mark & Juanita" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:1097383744.dJVdYDBDJVhKgEe6rkulBw@teranews...
>
>
> I'm applying Watco clear wiping poly to the cherry entertainment
> center after applying Danish oil. [currently doing the door panels so I
can
> assemble the doors]. The instructions on the Watco can say to stir (not
> shake) before using. Given that these are 1 quart cans with a standard
> screw cap, stirring is an interesting process.
> <http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=932-460>
>
> Are there really elements that separate out of clear Watco, or is
> this a carry-over from the colored Watcos?
>
>

The OP was talking about the wiping Poly. I imagine you and others are
referring to the "Danish oil" variant.

WATCO is now back to the phenolic resin? Haven't used it since formula
changed the first time.

"Rumpty" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I no longer use Watco, but used gallons of it over the years, I never
> stirred, just shook a little and poured it out. I never had a problem of
> settling.
>
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> Rumpty
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> "Pat" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > I just applied some Watco that I think has been sitting for 10 years. I
> > shook it a couple of times and used it. No problem.
> >
> >
>
>

I no longer use Watco, but used gallons of it over the years, I never
stirred, just shook a little and poured it out. I never had a problem of
settling.

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Rumpty

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"Pat" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I just applied some Watco that I think has been sitting for 10 years. I
> shook it a couple of times and used it. No problem.
>
>