Danish oil

On a few paints that I have used the instructions generally say not to use below 10 degrees C.

My shed doesn't warm up to that until around 12 noon but I am wanting to finish some boxes with Danish Oil. Although the instructions do not say anything about temperature would it be bad to use it below 10?

Gidday Ivor :)

Stick to the makers instructions to the letter. I've been trying to squeeze in coats on a workbench I've been working on overnight with disasterous results. Theres been a cool change here with winter setting in and 'the shed' is well below 10 degrees overnight.

This has resulted in blistering occuring & I have to cut back the whole finish and start again. Needless to say my next investment is going to be a decent thermometer etc for my shed so that I can apply finishes within recommended temperatures

REGards Lou

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Originally Posted by Ivor

On a few paints that I have used the instructions generally say not to use below 10 degrees C.

My shed doesn't warm up to that until around 12 noon but I am wanting to finish some boxes with Danish Oil. Although the instructions do not say anything about temperature would it be bad to use it below 10?

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One of the main reasons for using DO is get penetration into the timber... and if the oil is sluggish/viscous then penetration is heavily reduced. Different brands of DO's seem to thicken at different temperatures so I can't point my finger at 10°C or any other temp... but as a rule of thumb, when it comes to any finish I find it generally goes on easier and ends up with better results at shirt-sleeve temperatures.

Any chance of getting 'Her Indoors' to share a bit of her domain when the mercury hits the wee figures?

Hi Lou,

If the piece is reasonably sized (not sure about your workbench dimensions), then one or several desk-type lamps with incandescent globes will get the workpiece up to a reasonable working temperture - and can be left on overnight at minimal cost and will be safe as well.

BTW, I find that a combo thermometer and hygrometer is a very useful instrument to have in the shed. It doesn't even have to be all that accurate, so a cheapie will do just fine.

Thx Steve thats some great advise something I'll be trying in the not too distant future:)

REgards Lou

It's gonna be a while before I see T shirt type weather, so I might have to go the indoor smelly option and have UN negotiators on my side.

Thanks

I've used Rustin's DO at less than 10 degrees; it can be thinned with White Spirits, but as always, do a test first.