Linseed Oil: The Secret Wood Finish You Never Knew About

Get ready for a thrilling and exciting demonstration of my top tips and tricks as I carefully apply Boiled Linseed Oil to a stunning and beautiful cedar board! Watch closely as I polish the surface using 3000 grit sandpaper. After this, you will witness the ultimate durability test! I put the freshly finished surface through its paces with various everyday household products to showcase its incredible resilience and strength against common wear and tear. You won’t want to miss the results of this amazing process, as I reveal just how well the finish holds up under pressure. Join me on this journey of woodworking and discover the secrets to achieving a flawless finish that not only looks beautiful but also stands the test of time!

[atruebond]

Like to add something here as a tip. If you are using boiled linseed oil as you did here, make sure the rags and towels you used are NOT thrown in the trash until 100% completely dry. I mean like, lay them out on ground, single layered, after immediate use. They do have the power to generate enough heat due to the metal salts added to combust on their own. Dangerous stuff if not taken care of properly.

[stewartbrands]

Linseed oil forms into a crystal by combining with oxygen. It forms a transparent lattice structure at the molecular level and has the refractive qualities similar to amber of fir pitch.
This crystallization takes time. Within a month it will be well on its way.
So it is important to let the oil crystallize with oxygen so that a maximum of light(photons) penetrate the wood.(luster).
Applying wax so soon will seal the oil from O2 and stop this crystallization which causes a loss in the crystallization potential.
Applying wax after a few weeks would allow the oil time to crystallize and be more impervious toliquids, and look better.

[billconnor]

you couldn't have a prettier piece of wood for this video. Cedar is hard to beat. Good instructions by yourself. Thank you.

[Jason-]

A. Cut the Linseed Oil with denatured alcohol 70/30 (30% alcohol) this will help the wood absorb the oil.
B. Repeat the process of oiling the wood over a 2 or 3 day period layering on 2-3 total coats or until the wood appears no longer wanting to absorb more oil.
C. Allow to dry thoroughly for several days or as much as a week before applying any top coatings. It is best to not apply any coatings over wood that is protected with linseed oil until the oil has completely penetrated the wood and the wood has dried. 2-3 weeks depending on the type of wood, it's age, and thickness.

It's best to use natural waxes over wood protected with linseed oil. Some synthetics will not bond properly with the linseed oil or will react negatively with it and can cause 'unusual' color shifts. Learned that one the hard way. Had some old cedar heartwood turn yellowish/pink on a piece I was restoring.

[improvisedsurvival]

Have used it on wooden handles of garden tools works good can easily re apply from time to time. Works on the metal parts of it too.

[Subatomicmttr]

I just found you while researching linseed oil and its uses. Super good quality video man thanks for the content

[lolzman]

I made my first cutting board and after some research decided to treat it with linseed oil 😊 great video!

[pinview]

In my experice, applying oil-based (do not use water-based) varnish on top of boiled liseed oil will provide a complete, long lasting barrier for daily-used kitchen tables, etc. Wax can then be used as the last polishing coating, and repolished every year, etc.

[UnkleAL]

I just purchased an old fashioned bread box from an estate sale for 50 cents! After sanding off the light varnish it had and years of crud, I've decided this will be my experimental Linseed oil project. Not a table top so it won't be exposed to harsh influences. I'm hoping for the best to protect my homemade bread. Thanks for your instruction.

[peterstevens]

Kia Ora & Good Evening from Auckland, New Zealand …great video bro …

[naoussaeijsink]

Great info dude, this whas the Exact video i whas looking for. ❤

[CollinsRealty]

I used linseed oil with beeswax on the wood around my hot tub outdoors. 5 yrs later I’m doing it again but probably could go another 5 it’s so effective.

[leroyadams]

Hello my name is LeRoy. I am starting my wood working journey and your video was helpful. I want to make an all natural nontoxic durable finish. I was thinking boiled linseed oil not store bought and bee's wax.

[oscarbautista]

Is it worth applying a light coat of lacquer over this to use as a table top finish?

[DoYourConquer]

Hi. I’ve got an oak gate that’s maybe 40-50 years old. It’s certainly weathered. I would like to protect it for a few more years; ideally I’d like to maintain the natural color if at all possible. Any tips or suggestions? Thanks in advance!

[FCESWS]

That is a beautiful piece of wood. Can you use that oil for redwoods?

[Maelthorn]

Does linseed oil actually create enough of a solid barrier to use sandpaper? I know you're not supposed to go above 200 grit on untreated wood.

[theresawilhelm]

What is your suggestion to clean and finish a cedar shingle sided shed?

[nortexoid]

If you want all-natural, is this good? I recently did a super fast sanding of my desk and applied bees wax to it and the rings are completely gone and it looks way better. But I guess the wax won't lsat long. I want to try linseed oil (raw) on it and then bees wax. I wonder how often you need to maintain wood this way supposing you eat off of it. (I don't eat off my desk, but wondering about my dinign room table.)

[opictia]

I really like polyurethane for table tops