BLO/MS "Dunk Time"

[BigFish]

Eric....hope you read the "WARNING" sticky at the top of this forum?

[BigFish]

I soak my AYC for one minute...just one! Birch??? 5 minutes might be good?? Never used birch.

[Eric Roach]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Eric....hope you read the "WARNING" sticky at the top of this forum?

I did -- in fact, I think it was the first thing I read in this forum. I appreciate having that spelled-out. All I originally knew before reading that is that a BLO rag almost burned down a buddy's lobster boat. Didn't understand how that worked.

One question, though: When the BLO is 100% dry on a rag, will it still produce heat, or is it only "exothermic"* during the process of drying?

*Reached deep in the past for that Chem 101 term.

[Charleston]

Originally Posted by Eric Roach

One question, though: When the BLO is 100% dry on a rag, will it still produce heat, or is it only "exothermic"* during the process of drying?

Dry rags are OK. I use paper towels. As I disgard them I "do not crumble or fold" I simply lay them in a paper bag. I them place the paper bag in the trash recepticle open to the air. Never had a problem

[Eric Roach]

Originally Posted by Charleston

Dry rags are OK. I use paper towels. As I disgard them I "do not crumble or fold" I simply lay them in a paper bag. I them place the paper bag in the trash recepticle open to the air. Never had a problem

Thanks, Bill.

I laid them out on the concrete until they were dry.

For my mind's ease, I might put them in a water-filled metal bucket or paint can, though. Overkill, maybe.

[SurfCaster413]

Originally Posted by Eric Roach

Thanks, Bill.

I laid them out on the concrete until they were dry.

For my mind's ease, I might put them in a water-filled metal bucket or paint can, though. Overkill, maybe.

Its better to be safe then sorry!