Warning About Sealers! - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

BigFish · 03-17-2008, 09:33 AM

I am always hesitant to recommend boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits to some of the new builders here only because if they do not know what they are doing, or gloss over our warnings.....they could easily burn their homes down. It has almost happened to a couple of folks on here! So to those of you who are new to this and you try this method of sealing.......HEED THIS WARNING!

DISPOSE OF ALL OIL SOAKED RAGS PROPERLY AND DO NOT LEAVE THEM LAYING AROUND AS THEY COULD SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUST AND CAUSE A FIRE! DISPOSE OF THEM IN A COVERED 1 GALLON PAINT CAN WITH SOME WATER IN IT!

I just don't want to see anyone get hurt!

kickin'bass ass · 03-17-2008, 10:53 AM

is there any danger with the mixture in a sealed plastic container?i have 2 qts. mixed for sealing the plugs i make

Woodbuster · 03-17-2008, 10:58 AM

Crumpled rags generate heat. I wouldnt trust plastic.
Best bet is spread them out to dry, then dispose. If they are spread out, they cant get hot enough to ignite. It's when they are crumpled up in a ball that the center of the rag is insulated and can get very hot potentially causing spontanious combustion.

BigFish · 03-17-2008, 11:07 AM

I store my mixture in 1 gallon aluminum/tin paint cans.....or a glass container would do.......the can would be better as it will not break. Also keep another tin paint can with a lid handy and when you are finished with the rags, put them in the can with enough water to soak the rags and close the lid tight.

Rockfish9 · 03-17-2008, 11:10 AM

If you want to do an interesting experiment, wipe up a little BLO with a paper towel, just enough to dampen it, not soak it, crumple it up and hold it in your hand for several minutes....you will heed the warnings from that time foreward.

BigFish · 03-17-2008, 11:23 AM

You got that right Roc! I just get worried everytime someone asks about sealers and someone replies BLO and Mins........I want folks to realize what can happen.....so hopefully we have saved someone alot of trouble with this thread!

GattaFish · 07-02-2008, 10:20 PM

Larry,,, I will not use BLO since the garage in Texas gets to 100 deg,,, I just cant trust it when I am gone,,,,

Line Sider · 07-02-2008, 10:31 PM

what are some other good sealer recommendations besides BLO

VTBasser · 07-02-2008, 11:50 PM

I've been happy using Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane cut with mineral spirits. Dries fast, seals well, low fire hazard!

Line Sider · 07-03-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VTBasser

I've been happy using Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane cut with mineral spirits. Dries fast, seals well, low fire hazard!

If I have been waiting 3 days for plugs to dry with BLO, how long are you waiting for your plugs to dry?

Cranium · 07-03-2008, 06:21 AM

for a quick and dirty seal try regular sanding sealer. Dries quick and gives pretty good protection. Heed the warnings. no matter what the label says I always put them in a metal paint can with water. better safe than sorry.

Line Sider · 07-03-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Line Sider

If I have been waiting 3 days for plugs to dry with BLO, how long are you waiting for your plugs to dry?

I should say that I have been pleased with BLO in my limited plug making - and it appears that this is some pretty good sealing - but always interested in what others (far more experienced than I) are doing.

WoodyCT · 07-03-2008, 08:04 AM

Beware!

GattaFish · 07-03-2008, 08:34 AM

Woody... as bad as that picture looks,,,, I like it,,,,

VTBasser · 07-03-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Line Sider

If I have been waiting 3 days for plugs to dry with BLO, how long are you waiting for your plugs to dry?

19 to 24 hours and your good to go. Usually I seal one night and prime the next night after work. Might even be able to go to the next step in 9 to 12 hours - they seem dry the next morning - but I have not tried it.

surfflyfish · 07-06-2008, 07:06 PM

hey woody and woodbuster you guys are here too? hi you doing'
i'm surfflyfish4stripers...hahaha

Tagger · 07-06-2008, 07:39 PM

I use CPES ... I am starting to resemble the Toxic Avenger ..

gone fishin · 07-07-2008, 09:48 PM

Good reminder Larry -- I am partial to Val Oil 60-40 but all the precautions apply with that mixture.

WantBigStripers · 07-13-2008, 09:48 AM

quick question; I used cardboard to protect floor, will the cardboard with BLO/MIN spots(spill marks) ignite ???

saltyric · 10-01-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WantBigStripers

quick question; I used cardboard to protect floor, will the cardboard with BLO/MIN spots(spill marks) ignite ???

Good question...I drip dry over a piece of MDF...I have the same concerns.... Anyone?

Slipknot · 10-01-2008, 07:10 PM

I think as long as you don't have a situation where the stuff can't ventilate as in a crumpled up rag soaked it it, you'll be ok with drippings on cardboard or MDF. those will have enough air to allow drying to occur. It's the heat building up in a crumpled up rag that cause combustion with BLO

Raven · 10-02-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

........I want folks to realize what can happen.....so hopefully we have saved someone alot of trouble with this thread!

Having a fire is MORE than allot of trouble...

it .......is...........HELL.....>> trust me, i know

this thread and it's advice should be a sticky

saltyric · 10-02-2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Slipknot

I think as long as you don't have a situation where the stuff can't ventilate as in a crumpled up rag soaked it it, you'll be ok with drippings on cardboard or MDF. those will have enough air to allow drying to occur. It's the heat building up in a crumpled up rag that cause combustion with BLO

Thx, Those are pretty much my thoughts as well......