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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: InternalTraining on January 28, 2016, 03:43:57 AM

Title: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: InternalTraining on January 28, 2016, 03:43:57 AM: I have a Quart that I am using for 5 years. Is that too old? Could old linseed oil damage a bat?
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: brokenbat on January 28, 2016, 04:12:58 AM: Quote from: InternalTraining on January 28, 2016, 03:43:57 AM
I have a Quart that I am using for 5 years. Is that too old? Could old linseed oil damage a bat?

Its a win win - not too old, happy days... Too old and bat gets damaged, you get to buy a new one!

In all seriousness, I don't think the oil itself can rot. Its only the wood that will rot if you douse it in too much oil.
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: well past my peak on January 28, 2016, 07:32:39 AM: should be good for decades
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: Seniorplayer on January 28, 2016, 10:31:15 AM: Only time it's unusable is when the oil congeals like glue.
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: Ridenmarke on January 28, 2016, 10:34:31 AM: I don't think oil ages too drastically. Ive been using my bottle of linseed oil for about 6 years
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: uknsaunders on January 28, 2016, 10:42:55 AM: Bat Wax doesn't last that long. 2 years max in my experience.
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: Percy on January 28, 2016, 10:46:53 AM: You need to store it out of direct sunlight I believe as well, other than that should be fine for years. My litre bottle has been in the cupboard for years and doesn't look much different to the day I bought it.
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: ppccopener on January 28, 2016, 10:46:58 AM: tip: heat up the oil a bit that congeals around the cap in a saucepan and pour back in-perfectly fine.
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: Percy on January 28, 2016, 10:50:16 AM: Quote from: ppccopener on January 28, 2016, 10:46:58 AM
tip: heat up the oil a bit that congeals around the cap in a saucepan and pour back in-perfectly fine.

Is it worth it for such a small amount. I got my bottle from the local hardware shop and it wasn't expensive.
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: ppccopener on January 28, 2016, 10:56:57 AM: Quote from: Percy on January 28, 2016, 10:50:16 AM
Is it worth it for such a small amount. I got my bottle from the local hardware shop and it wasn't expensive.

Yes good point it's not that expensive these days :)
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: trypewriter on January 28, 2016, 11:05:06 AM: Quote from: Seniorplayer on January 28, 2016, 10:31:15 AM
Only time it's unusable is when the oil congeals like glue.

Doesn't that make it bat wax?
Title: Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
Post by: Percy on January 28, 2016, 11:30:16 AM: Quote from: trypewriter on January 28, 2016, 11:05:06 AM
Doesn't that make it bat wax?

You need to add beeswax and possibly turpentine to make bat wax. I have the ingredients but haven't brewed up yet!