In a message dated 11/11/99 6:47:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<< It is my belief that the raw linseed oil will NOT dry. The proceed or
boiled
 linseed oil will cross-link and cure. Lets get to the bottom of this. >>

So far not one black timber in 16 years of INDOOR use of the solution. I did
make the mistake of using it outside on a Western red cedar porch.
UUUUUUUUUUUgly. Oh, and don't try it on old barn timber unless it's
resurfaced (planed). That beautiful gray color turns a blotchy brown/black.
Kind of like the wood in a smokehouse with the wrong smell.

As far as drying, the wood seems to absorb the mix rather than it creating a
film. I believe this helps slow the drying of the green timber and reduces
checking.

As far as a base for other coatings, the only overcoat applications have been
polyurethane on timbers in or around shower enclosures. In both cases I asked
the customer to wait a year to allow the timber to shrink some so the finish
wouldn't crack. They look great. One's been on for 13 years.

Just lucky I guess.

Seedy in Burbank