Where to buy oil?

[dervishcarving]

Hey carvers. Do any of you know a good place to buy (to be delivered) lots of linseed oil? I tend to use linseed oil on my carvings once i am finished (or as i go along for some woods) and its damed expensive in B&Q. Anyone got any suggestions? or alternatives?

Ta

[Monikieman]

Bartoline do a 5 litre for about £16.

 

You should manage to get that locally from a paint merchant and maybe get a trade discount.

[b101uk]

KTC edibles do food grade linseed oil

 

Think it can be got in 60L, 120L & 210L THD & in 1000L IBC besides the normal 250ml to 25L bottles/drums in wholesale places like booker.

[wisewood]

Decking oil seems to be a favourite with a lot of carvers. Think it has anti fungal and uv protection in it so much better for outdoor pieces. Bit pricey-er than linseed though, 5L around £30

[splinters]

hi dave

i use ronseal deck preserve with wax in it. i got a price from travis perkins for 25ltr drum of linseed oil and it was about £130 . ouch i had planned to fill an old bath with the stuff and just dip every thing but i would need about 6 drums so thats not gonna happen.

[dervishcarving]

I had a similar idea but 2 problems...

1- price/volume, thats a lotta oil and a lotta money!

2- it wont keep, eventually it will become contaminated and bacteria will grow in it leading to colour and odour

not to menttion it wont help with larger sculptures

 

I found this... Shop - Buy Linseed Products - High Barn Oils. 20l for 75 pounds. Its a decent price for 25l oil.

I think i will try some deck oil and see how it goes on. The last carving i did (Owl and Rabbit) drank oil like it was going out of fashion! must have put 2 or 3 liters on it but its poplar so if you dont oil it, its gonna split

[dervishcarving]

Tom, can you share a link to teh exact product you use? there are a lot of options

[Monikieman]

Have you tried mixing in a drier. I mix 50/50 turps and linseed oil or 50/50 meths and linseed oil.

 

Helps the oil dry and sets up a barrier. That way it doesn't soak in as much oil.

 

I've used it on outside wooden furniture and it even works on slate tiles etc.

 

Not sure if it will give you the finish you require.

[dervishcarving]

not tried that dryer-oil idea yet, will do if i get a chance but at the moment i have to get things cut and finished asap

Things should ease off soon and i can try some experiments. I would also like to try soaking in some PEG (poly ethelene glycol) but again, not had the time yet.

[Baggy]

I use these, quality poduct

 

Linseed Oil (Flaxseed Oil) - High Barn Oils English Linseed