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<blockquote data-quote="jethro" data-source="post: 464289" data-attributes="member: 12381"><p>Old timers formula is a mixture of 1 part oil based spar varnish, 1 part boiled linseed oil and 2 parts mineral spirits. You basically wash this over the wood on all sides until the wood doesn't absorb any more. The idea is you are thinning the varnish and linseed oil so that it penetrates deep into the wood and waterproofs it to the core. It takes a long time to dry, took mine about 3 or 4 days. Then seal it tight with straight varnish. I did 5 coats on all sides, especially the edges, but I may have been excessive with that. Sand lightly between coats. Sand lightly before you finish with the oil based color of your choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jethro, post: 464289, member: 12381"] Old timers formula is a mixture of 1 part oil based spar varnish, 1 part boiled linseed oil and 2 parts mineral spirits. You basically wash this over the wood on all sides until the wood doesn't absorb any more. The idea is you are thinning the varnish and linseed oil so that it penetrates deep into the wood and waterproofs it to the core. It takes a long time to dry, took mine about 3 or 4 days. Then seal it tight with straight varnish. I did 5 coats on all sides, especially the edges, but I may have been excessive with that. Sand lightly between coats. Sand lightly before you finish with the oil based color of your choice. [/QUOTE]
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