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Old 07-02-2008, 11:50 PM   #1
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I've been happy using Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane cut with mineral spirits. Dries fast, seals well, low fire hazard!

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Old 07-03-2008, 05:46 AM   #2
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I've been happy using Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane cut with mineral spirits. Dries fast, seals well, low fire hazard!
If I have been waiting 3 days for plugs to dry with BLO, how long are you waiting for your plugs to dry?
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Old 07-03-2008, 07:39 AM   #3
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If I have been waiting 3 days for plugs to dry with BLO, how long are you waiting for your plugs to dry?
I should say that I have been pleased with BLO in my limited plug making - and it appears that this is some pretty good sealing - but always interested in what others (far more experienced than I) are doing.
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Old 07-03-2008, 08:04 AM   #4
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Old 07-03-2008, 08:34 AM   #5
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Woody... as bad as that picture looks,,,, I like it,,,,
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Old 07-03-2008, 08:42 AM   #6
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If I have been waiting 3 days for plugs to dry with BLO, how long are you waiting for your plugs to dry?
19 to 24 hours and your good to go. Usually I seal one night and prime the next night after work. Might even be able to go to the next step in 9 to 12 hours - they seem dry the next morning - but I have not tried it.

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Old 07-06-2008, 07:06 PM   #7
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hey woody and woodbuster you guys are here too? hi you doing'
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Old 07-06-2008, 07:39 PM   #8
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I use CPES ... I am starting to resemble the Toxic Avenger ..

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Good reminder Larry -- I am partial to Val Oil 60-40 but all the precautions apply with that mixture.

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Old 10-02-2008, 07:27 AM   #10
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TOXIC AVENGER....That's a classic!!!!
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