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Old 12-31-2005, 04:35 PM   #1
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Question Sealing time
How long does everybody keep the plug body in the linseed/turps ?
Are the times dfifferent for softer wood versus hardwood? How long before painting?
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Old 01-01-2006, 05:23 PM   #2
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I'm new at this but I let them sit in boiled linseed oil for 5minutes. I rotate the empty jar of wood biscuits that I have them in to make sure the oil covers it all. Then I let them dry for a week before priming. The link below has quite a good discussion on this.

http://http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=17109&highlight=sealing+linseed+t ime
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Old 01-01-2006, 05:54 PM   #3
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Billy D:

Wish I can help you out, but I depend on you for that expertise.
You build em', I'll fish em' - Now, that's teamwork

PS- wait till you see my 48 new Needlefish !
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I keep mine submerged in 60/40 Boiled linseed and mineral spirits for approx. 1 minute. I hang to dry for 48 to 72 hours. Works good for me!
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Old 01-02-2006, 07:29 PM   #5
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FYI, To the guys reading this... if your using Val oil, you should soak them for hours not minutes. especially hardwoods.

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