johnmetts
Enthusiastic about Wooden Canoes
Hi everybody,
Just getting into my first restoration and finding the planking on a 1916 Carlton is quite dry. I'm removing the old varnish now and I am wondering if it would be a good idea to give her a few coats of double boiled linseed oil (on the outside). Is this too early and just a waste of oil - or possibly beneficial?
Also, any ideas on brands of double boiled linseed oil that are what they claim to be - good for wood with short drying time and also workable for canvas filler recipes?
All ideas are appreciated and welcomed.
Thanks.
John in Michigan.
Just getting into my first restoration and finding the planking on a 1916 Carlton is quite dry. I'm removing the old varnish now and I am wondering if it would be a good idea to give her a few coats of double boiled linseed oil (on the outside). Is this too early and just a waste of oil - or possibly beneficial?
Also, any ideas on brands of double boiled linseed oil that are what they claim to be - good for wood with short drying time and also workable for canvas filler recipes?
All ideas are appreciated and welcomed.
Thanks.
John in Michigan.