Had a day playing on the lathe

[Stephen Blair]

so thats what you did with the big white van body deano.

[Dean Lofthouse]

so thats what you did with the big white van body deano.

 

No Stevie, I also have a "little" white van body too

[Bart]

Great bowl Dean, bird urn looks good

[morten]

I've only got wax at the moment Tommy, what oil do you use on your carvings

 

You should use Linseed oil ("Danish Oil" is a term used for a variety of oils, see Danish oil). Only use a "cold-pressed" or "virgin" variety of linseed oil, see Linseed oil.

 

Linseed oil will, in the presense of oxygen, harden, and while doing so, it expands thereby filling the pores of the wood.

 

Remember to dry off any excess oil from the surface of the wood within a few hours, as it will otherwise turn into a sticky substance.

 

You can use a paintbrush to apply the oil and a rag to dry off the excess, but remember to soak the rags in water before disposal, as they can otherwise spontaneously combust.

[Dean Lofthouse]

but remember to soak the rags in water before disposal, as they can otherwise spontaneously combust.

 

Thanks Morten

 

Thats interesting !!!

[TommyTreecarver]

I only use outdoor decking oil so can't advise but I think I would go for the Tongue Oil

[David oakman]

Nice one Dean. I thought you had given up turning as you had not talked about it much:001_smile: Good job

[delabodge]

its not recommended treating any bird boxes,,,,but I use an organic oil on mine,,and the birds havnt had any complaints in the last ten yrs,,,,the yew will be fine,,,,,

[SJH]

Nice work Dean, love the ash bowl, you could also use flaxseed oil you can get it from equestrian suppliers

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

That deans not as daft as he is cabbage looking!

 

REALLY handsome bowl mate, but think the urn look might put birdies off the residence! lol