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How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« 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?
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2016, 07:32:39 AM »
should be good for decades
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2016, 10:31:15 AM »
Only time it's unusable is when the oil congeals like glue.
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #4 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
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2016, 10:42:55 AM »
Bat Wax doesn't last that long. 2 years max in my experience.
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #9 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  :)

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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #10 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?
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Re: How Old Linseed Oil Is Too Old
« Reply #11 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!
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