wee willie
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does anyone know if there is a difference between boiled linseed oil and double boiled linseed oil? other than the word double LOL
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WoodChucker
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I'm not sure, but I think I remember reading that the double boiled has beeswax and mineral oil added to make it more water proof. I don't think it would be needed for pens. But wait for an answer from someone that knows for sure. [
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Willie,
Here's an answer that I got from a manufacturer of boiled linseed oil .
<b>Dear Doug
Thank you for your enquiry via our website.
In answer to your question, traditionally double boiled linseed oil was manufactured for a longer period of time than boiled linseed oil and consequently had a higher specific gravity.
Nowadays, standard boiled and double boiled linseed oils are the same product and the other grades of boiled linseed oil that we have differ in their colour and type of siccative they contain. I have attached an information sheet showing the grades that are available.
I hope this explanation helps
Regards
Sue Pritchard</b>
If anyone would like to see the info sheet , reply to this thread and I'll post it .
Here's an answer that I got from a manufacturer of boiled linseed oil .
<b>Dear Doug
Thank you for your enquiry via our website.
In answer to your question, traditionally double boiled linseed oil was manufactured for a longer period of time than boiled linseed oil and consequently had a higher specific gravity.
Nowadays, standard boiled and double boiled linseed oils are the same product and the other grades of boiled linseed oil that we have differ in their colour and type of siccative they contain. I have attached an information sheet showing the grades that are available.
I hope this explanation helps
Regards
Sue Pritchard</b>
If anyone would like to see the info sheet , reply to this thread and I'll post it .
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