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11/12/2005 7:17 PM

Lifespan of Watco Danish Oil

I have a quart of Danish Oil that I opened January 2002. It is tightly
sealed and still fluid with no hardening inside of the can. I want to
use it in the next few days on a carved cherry table-top. I don't mind
buying a new can but I don't feel like making the 100 mile round trip
or waiting for it to arrive via mail. I was told it will last
"indefinately" if the can is well-sealed. Anyone have any info on this
matter?

Thanks,
Dave


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in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2005 7:17 PM

11/12/2005 10:25 PM

I have some that is in the 5-6 year old category. It was sealed
tightly, and seems just fine. Used it to condition some wood before
staining and tinting last week. Worked fine, cured as always. (Little
slow on these colder days.)

Robert

DH

"Daniel H"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2005 7:17 PM

12/12/2005 6:51 AM

Yikes! I thought my can was old! (est 10-15 years maybe?)

Mine worked fine last time I checked (a year ago?).

- Daniel

Pd

"Pat"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2005 7:17 PM

11/12/2005 8:12 PM

I have some 20 years old. Still works like new.

TT

"Toller"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2005 7:17 PM

12/12/2005 4:09 AM


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>I have a quart of Danish Oil that I opened January 2002. It is tightly
> sealed and still fluid with no hardening inside of the can. I want to
> use it in the next few days on a carved cherry table-top. I don't mind
> buying a new can but I don't feel like making the 100 mile round trip
> or waiting for it to arrive via mail. I was told it will last
> "indefinately" if the can is well-sealed. Anyone have any info on this
> matter?
>
I have some a lot older than that. I don't much care for it, so it doesn't
get used up.

GE

"George E. Cawthon"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2005 7:17 PM

12/12/2005 8:23 AM

Pat wrote:
> I have some 20 years old. Still works like new.
>
>
Yep, I got a can that was open and first used in
1980. Still works fine.


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