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02-19-2006, 07:29 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Burlington
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Val Oil
was just mixing a new batch of oil and was curious--will the use of thinner make a differance in the final result or is turpentine a necessity ?  |
low & slow 37
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02-20-2006, 05:24 PM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: not a clue
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it shouldn't...I just prefer turp's over man made thinner.
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BOAT fish do count.
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02-20-2006, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
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mineral spirits works fine . The jar just gets gummier than it does with turpentine
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02-21-2006, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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I have a Dumb Question....Are you supposed to thin Val-oil before using it......I've been using it straight out of the can, as is
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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02-21-2006, 09:39 AM
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WTF
Join Date: May 2004
Location: wareham
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
I have a Dumb Question....Are you supposed to thin Val-oil before using it......I've been using it straight out of the can, as is
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i have much better luck thinning it. |
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02-21-2006, 09:46 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Is there a ratio for thinning it.
I'm liking the stuff because I don't have to wait 2 weeks to prime, 24-48 hours after I dunk'em I can Prime'em.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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02-21-2006, 10:12 AM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
Posts: 1,223
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A 60/40 blend of boilde linseed oil and mineral spirits and you can prime in 48 hrs. I soak the AYC for about a minute.
Why is Val oil better?
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02-21-2006, 10:20 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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I used to use the Linseed mix but I had to wait at least a week to prime them, sometimes closer to two as it got colder, or the Primer would stay tacky.
I tried the Val-oil and I could prime in a day, 2 tops and I haven't had the Primer issue since I switched.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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02-21-2006, 11:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
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 50 - 50 mix works well - I used the thinner because I had it and didn't feel like going to the local Homie. Drys quickly and does a good job. Stinks but not a bad as straight turps. will try xylene with the next batch.  |
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02-21-2006, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
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I think the mix is 60/40 val/turp.
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02-21-2006, 11:21 AM
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WTF
Join Date: May 2004
Location: wareham
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linseed sux! it takes 4-5 days before you can prime, and after a little while it starts to bleed through the paint.
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02-21-2006, 04:55 PM
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Salt of the Earth
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Suburbia, RI
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i thought i read here awhile back that val-oil was going off the market......any truth to this |
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02-21-2006, 05:00 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
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Originally Posted by Young Salt
i thought i read here awhile back that val-oil was going off the market......any truth to this |
Ask Canalman, I think he knows more about that. |
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02-21-2006, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
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Not going off the market but could get harder to get in MA. due to the VOCs.
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