REC-83-404 Gallon - Boiled REC-13-734EXP Gallon - Raw
Raw Linseed Oil is 100% pure, non-edible and slow-drying. Raw Linseed Oil helps wood retain its natural moisture content which retards cracking, checking, shrinking, and aids water repellency.
Boiled Linseed Oil contains driers to speed film drying and hardness. Linseed oil without this additive can take over a week to dry. Enhances brushing and leveling when added to oil based paints. Linseed Oil is a yellowish oil extracted from the seeds of flax and used as a drying oil in paints and varnishes and in linoleum, printing inks, and synthetic resin.
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"Raw" linseed oil is just that - linseed oil mercilessly squeezed from flax seed and packaged with no additional additives or preservatives. Raw linseed oil dries very slowly, taking weeks to fully cure. You should limit its use to the insides of wood gutters, chopping blocks, sawhorses, and other items exposed to the elements where drying time is not an important consideration.
Slow drying is a mixed blessing. For oil-based paints and varnishes, slow drying is a benefit, since this allows the paint to "level" itself, giving a smoother finish with fewer brush marks. The best looking paint jobs are invariably oil paint jobs, without question. However, when used as a wood preservative for items that are handled or walked on, such as tool handles, furniture, or wood decks, long drying times are undesirable. 100% Pure, this slow drying oil has multiple uses. It helps wood retain its natural moisture, aids in water repellency, retards cracking, checking and shrinking.
"Boiled" linseed oil, though, is not boiled. The actual boiling of some varnish oils changes their drying characteristics. With linseed oil, though, it is the addition of certain solvents that causes linseed oil to dry more quickly, acting as if it were boiled. This makes it a better product for preserving tool handles, decks, and furniture. I suppose they should have named it "sort-of-boiled linseed oil", or "kinda-like-boiled-but-not-really-boiled linseed oil". Boiled Linseed Oil is used as a natural wood finish and preservative, either alone or with other oils and solvents. Mixed with oil based paints and varnishes, it increases gloss and improves leveling and durability. A mixture of 2 parts boiled linseed oil to one part turpentine creates a semi-gloss wood polish for furniture. Can also be mixed with mineral spirits.
Varnish can also be made at home. Our JD Homemade Varnish Recipe is an old Down East deck coating formula traditionally used on wooden decks for schooners, fishing boats, and porch decks. Makes for an amber finish. To customize the mixture, add more pine tar for a darker color or add less for a lighter color. Allow more drying time for the darker mixture. You will need 1 qt of Turpentine, 1 qt Boiled Linseed Oil, 1/2 pt Pine Tar, and 1/2 pt Japan Drier.
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Recochem
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Linseed Oil
Questions & Answers about Linseed Oil:
2013-02-18A shopper asked: Use of linseed oil as a massage element?
This was used for massaging tender,bruised arms and legs particularly and passesd from family to family forany generatkions in Tennessee. Several doctors have mentioned this as well, and friends as well. One use,several years ago was for a person with a replaced kneecap. Please comment. I'd be interested in your comments because I can have a possible use as well. Thank you.
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2013-02-20R. G. HEST: Sorry cannot help. I've used this product almost exclusively for wood preservation applications in marine and home environments.
You proposed use is news to me -- not sure of efficacy given the properties of boiled linseed which is what I have used as noted above.
2013-02-17TIM LOVELY asked: can i use boiled linseed oil on cedar wood going in sauna ?
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2013-02-20MARK STUTZMAN: Cedar contains it's own protective natural oils (that's why it's used in saunas and outdoor furniture), but if you feel you must topcoat it, linseed oil is one of the few oils (along with tung oil) recommended to do the job. I tried including a link to support this info, but Jamestown Distributors does not allow that.
On the other hand, "boiled" linseed oil contains metallic driers, so I'm not sure I'd want to have wood finished with it against my skin in a high-temp environment where my pores are open. You might be better off with raw linseed oil, to avoid the chemical driers.
2012-12-21JOE A asked: how long should i leave boiled linseed oil on butcher block counter tops before wiping excess off there really dry had to be sanded for water stains and roughness?
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2012-12-21DENNIS STOTT: In this case I would put on light coating and wipe down atter about one minute for excess. . Let it dry and do SEVERAL coats this way. You can lightly sand between coats. I usually wipe it down based on the dryness of the wood. I have put on a heavy coat that soaked in complete and wiped it down immediatly. Just feel that several light cioats are better than one heavy one. You want the wood to absorb it and not gum up the surface.
2012-10-23A shopper asked: What and/or where is the best place to store a can of boiled linseed oil?
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2012-10-25ROBERT MITCHELL: Linseed oil will combine with oxygen to form a polymer film. That is why it is used as a finish, either by itself or as a component of another finish, like varnish. If you store a partially full container that can flex, you will notice over time that the linseed oil combining with the oxygen in its container creates a vacuum and the walls of the container flex inward. In a warm environment this happens faster, and linseed oil is flammable. I would say store unopened oil in its original container at a place that stays about room temperature, or a little cooler, like in a basement. If it is a partial container, I would transfer what you have to a smaller plastic or metal container so that there is less oxygen available to it. A dark place would also be preferable, because sunlight will speedup the oxidization of the oil. Storing linseed oil for a period has been seen as an attractive strategy in the past for producing a product that behaves more like boiled linseed oil in setting up faster.
2012-10-28M DUDLEY BONTE: I store mine in the same place as the rest of my oil paints and solvents. In a metal cabinet in a cool place is prabably the safest.
2012-10-02A shopper asked: We have an old water tank that has a lot of dry rot...we are attempting to help leakage and thought of linseed oil...Is there anything better?. Worry about the long drying time
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2012-10-02R. G. HEST: Hello. Not sure why you need to keep this old water tank, however here is a cure I would use. It is a multi stage process, 'cuz you need to stop the rot before anything else can be done.
I think JD sells this product Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate (Borate). If not other places sell it, except in NYS. After removing as much loose wood possible by hand, apply the liquid by brush, injection, or spray applicator; it kills the fungus that is found in dry rot. It will take a couple of days or more after application to completely dry and rid the wood of the fungus.
If the rot has removed a lot of material so that the strength of the water tank has been compromised, you may want to think about then buying and applying a restoration epoxy to the damaged area; it will soak into the wood and seal it -- again, a couple of days to let dry.
Then brush on boiled linseed oil all over the rest of your tank -- you may want to cut it 15 p.c. with a thinner such as Penetrol that also helps saturation -- the boiled linseed has drying agents that speed up the setting process compared to regular linseed oil.
All told your water tank will be out of commission for about a week, but should serve you for quite a while longer I think.
2012-10-03THOMAS DRIGERT: 1 tst coat 50/50 turpentine boild linseed oil . next day repeat appligation www,,wait 2 days to dry then apply uncut boild linseed oil.
2012-08-26J HENKEL asked: for preserviing wood, which is better raw or boiled - drying time is not of concen, quality of wood protection is the goal - the wood to be preserved is yellow pine #3 mill grade and the object preservation only. The wood will not be painted?
thank you.
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2012-09-06PATRICK LIU: Raw. After applying, keep away from dust and rain until dry (about 1-2 weeks)
2012-07-06JEANNE RYNNE asked: Would this home-made varnish be suitable to use on a wood mast? I have a gaff rigged schooner which needs to be greased anyway. What should the initial application process be on bare wood? How many coats and how much drying time required between coats? And maintenance requirements?
Thank you!
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2012-07-06REID DRUM: We use linseed oil as a coating for forgings in our blacksmithing program, it can be painted on cold or applied to steel that has been heated to at least 212 degrees. We also sometimes use it as a binder in our oil bonded sand for foundry molds.
2012-07-06EDMOND GAIBLE: Hi Jeanne R, I might misunderstand your question, however: 1) I wouldn't use pure raw linseed oil in place of varnish (varnish has turps and resins too) -- raw linseed oil oxidizes and turns black over time, it's still working to protect the wood I think but it'll be sticky and really not-pretty; 2) in any event, to put this product on the spar you'll need to strip the mast to bare wood. Many other varnishes can be applied over other varnishes, if those prior coverings aren't too far gone. There are lots of good varnishes. You do want to make sure that the varnish you use on the spar is flexible... good luck.
2012-06-28KEN WILLS asked: can ilnseed oil be used as a moisturiser for your hands ?
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2012-06-29THOMAS PRESCOTT: The very pure stuff you get from a health food store might but I wouldn't recommend it. It's a varnish and also will stain anything you touch.
2012-07-05ROBERT MCELWEE: The best answer is no. Flaxseed Oil is good. Be sure to get a pharmaceutical grade or one marketed for topical use on skin. Hope this helps.
2012-06-22A shopper asked: Is it safe to use linseed oil on butcher blocks counter tops?
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2012-06-22PETER VALLANDIGHAM: Safety should not be that much of a concern, but the taste you impart to the food may be more important.
Butcher blocks should be coated with either special oils for them (butcher block oil), or common mineral oil (tasteless).
Raw Linseed is good for sealing the wood from moisture, but you need to rub it in and then let it dry for several days, and then you may have to scrape off any residue before using. Boiled linseed oil has as many problems.
Mineral oil will soak in, and any damp spots can be soaked up with a paper towel. Let dry; any excess can be removed with soap and water. Mineral oil should be used for any cutting wood blocks, too.
Oils like linseed oil attract dirt and food residue and are more difficult to clean.
Peter V.
2012-06-25DENNIS STOTT: If you are going to be putting food directly on the counter top OR butcher block ? NO. I do not believe the oil is meant for human consumption. While I love linseed oil and use it to preserve wood I have No desire to ever taste it in my food.
2012-06-25S FILLIPPONE: NO.
Use mineral oil from the local drug store.
If you need to use linseed oil get, flax seed oil from a grocery or natural health food store.
2012-05-26A shopper asked: can boiled linseed oil be used on teak wood furniture?
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2012-05-30MARIA-CRISTINA FUSELLI: I buy raw linseed oil so cannot answer about boiled
2012-05-30STEPHEN SCALES: I have not used linseed oil on teak, however I have used it on many other kinds of wood. I mix linseed oil- both boiled and raw with turpentine 50/50.The linseed oil nees the drying agent such as turpentine or it will remain stickey.
When used as a wood finish, linseed oil dries slowly and shrinks little upon hardening. Linseed oil does not cover the surface as varnish does, but soaks into the (visible and microscopic) pores, leaving a shiny but not glossy surface that shows off the grain of the wood. A linseed oil finish is easily repaired, but it provides no significant barrier against scratching. Only wax finishes are less protective. Liquid water will penetrate a linseed oil finish in mere minutes and water vapour bypasses it almost completely.[4] Garden furniture treated with linseed oil may develop mildew. Oiled wood may be yellowish and is likely to darken with age. Because it fills the pores, linseed oil protects wood from denting by compression.
2012-05-30ROBERT MCELWEE: You have not supplied enough information for an intelligent answer.
I am an artist/teacher and was buying Linseed Oil from our local craft store. It was getting very expensive. I discovered your product while searching the internet and decided to try it. I bought a gallon of your linseed oil and began using it for my own oil paintings and my students. What a wonderful product! It's consistency is just as good as the oil I bought from the art store and the price cannot be beat. Thank you for offering this product to the public. I will pass on your website link to other fellow artist and my students!
11/11/2012
4.0
wood pottery tools
By Bill
from Hendersonville,NC
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
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Large Andor Small Areas
Comments about Recochem Linseed Oil:
I've so far only used it on some wood pottery tools and a support for an outdoor amateur weather system . Easy to use and easy to clean up . Put a small amont in a cottage cheese container with just a small amount left in the bottom to solidify and toss in the garbage .Also just used some paper towels to let dry and toss.
1/15/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Raw Linseed Oil
By Trevor the woodworm
from South Amboy, NJ
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Great for surfaces, that come in close contact with food, like breakfast boards, bows and countertops.
12/25/2010
5.0
linseed oil
By dongo
from west virginia
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
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Easy To Clean
Even Paint Distribution
Lightweight
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Best Uses
Detailed Work
Comments about Recochem Linseed Oil:
a little goes a long way. i use this for new as well as old finishes. does an excellent job.
11/3/2010
5.0
A great source for linseed oil.
By Roadchief
from Lakeport, CA
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
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Easy To Clean
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Comments about Recochem Linseed Oil:
I like the bottle size and the great price [...]. It is very easy to appy and my wood products look so much better!
9/28/2010
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great product
By spinner55
from Northwestern Illinois
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Comments about Recochem Linseed Oil:
No one locally sells Raw Linseed oil around here. They only carry 'boiled' product that has added dryers in it. I use one part Raw linseed to 2 parts thinner to touch up military firearms. At least 10 coats with a rub of steel wool (0000) between coats. Gives the wood a nice old time look without hurting the valve of the firearm. Finish off by using 'gunny paste' which is a mixture of bee's wax / linseed oil / turpentine.
4/29/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great Product
By OldBow
from Missoula, MT
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
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Best Uses
Large Areas
Comments about Recochem Linseed Oil:
Raw linseed oil is not available locally. I was pleased to be able to add it to a list of items I needed for my new rowboat. This is a great product for treating new plywood.
4/21/2010
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Works as it should
By Nelle
from Craftsbury Common, VT
About Me Beginner
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Goes On Easily
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Best Uses
Detailed Work
Large Areas
Small Areas
Comments about Recochem Linseed Oil:
I used a 20:1 mixture of this raw linseed oil to melted beeswax to coat the outside of a top bar beehive I constructed. It was easy to apply (went on evenly) and looks beautiful.
3/4/2010
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Restoring Antiques
By Helping Hands Handy Women
from Detroit Michigan
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Comments about Recochem Linseed Oil:
I have been tought for years to simply restoe aniques without lessining the value you mix Raw lynseed oil to 1/3 turpentine and you get a antigue hydrated and in beautiful shape. It restores the woods moisture and luster.
2/14/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
hard to find locally
By novice beekeeper
from Ohio
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Comments about Recochem Linseed Oil:
We needed raw linseed oil for a project involving a bee hive. We couldn't find it locally, but an internet search turned up Jamestown Distributors. It was easy[...]
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