Boiled Linseed Oil in Small Amounts?
12-18-09, 04:56 PM
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Boiled Linseed Oil in Small Amounts?
I would like to get some BLO for my wheel builds. But all the places I go seem to only sell it in HUGE amounts. Has anyone here managed to by a more reasonable amount?
12-18-09, 05:37 PM
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maybe at a gun shop, its popular as a stock finish, as in hand rubbed linseed oil.
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this is a bit pricy but it comes right to your door. https://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0...ch=Linseed_oil
use it on Spokes??
use it on Spokes??
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12-18-09, 06:36 PM
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A litre sells for less than 10$. Split it up with a buddy or find other uses for it around the house, it's fairly handy stuff, actually.
If you want a small amount, post a freecycle want-ad. I have a litre I rarely use and would share it gladly if you were closer
If you want a small amount, post a freecycle want-ad. I have a litre I rarely use and would share it gladly if you were closer
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
use it on Spokes??
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12-18-09, 07:56 PM
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oh IC. we always used Wheelsmith spokeprep
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It can also be used as an alternative to "Frame Saver" on steel frames. It gets a little bit messier. You can coat the inside of the tubes and let it drip out. The same process that hardens and holds the spokes will leave a protective coating inside the frame.
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