Most 'boiled' linseed oil is not actually boiled at all [dangerous operation] instead it has metal salts added that help the oil cross link when exposed to air for a time. This is called 'drying' boiled dries eventually unboiled never really dries. Off the top of my head I don't remember much about the 'drying agents' but the finish is considered unsuitable for food contact surfaces. Do you really want to use this stuff for raised beds?~gdsleuth said:
~gd - that was the suggestion I read somewhere else on this forum I think. Do you have any better ideas to lengthen the life of the wood from weathering and water damage?~gd said:
I built my beds entirely from Lowe's gift cards that my family had given me, which means I pretty much had to use yellow pine. I constructed all the frames yesterday and they're leaning against my barn waiting for the ground to dry a little bit before I place them. So, at this point, no, can't switch to cedar or black locust. I don't think Lowe's carries it.Denim Deb said:
Not sure, I'll have to google it.Corn Woman said:
A regular sealer like Water lox [used on wood decks] will give some protection Sun damage breakes it down faster than water, a deck needs to be retreated about every two-three years. Tung oil is self drying but is very pricey. There are safe paints that could give you longer life.sleuth said:
Maybe some mineral oil? I use that on my cutting boards all the time.. buy it in the pharmacy section(by the laxatives) it never goes rancid and is safe to consume so all my wooden cooking stuff gets a coat a couple times a year. and it is only about $2 for a pint. But it is thick so you would probably have to rub it on with a rag instead of brushing it on with a brush.
