linseed oil

[Germanman]

would linseed oil be safe to use as a sealant for an aquarium canopy? i know its used on bowls ans stuff u can eat from and a few people i know said its fine but i just wanted to double check with all u on here.

[Reefscape]

yes, it is classed as a food safe oil, i would not hesitate to use it on the wood for a marine tank build...

Niko

[Germanman]

thx atnixon! u rock man! lol

[redtailhemi]

depends on which one your useing cold pressed or boiled. Cold pressed is what they use for food products and boiled is what a lot of woodworkers use (including me). i wouldn't really trust it in a canopy for two reasons 1.) it wouldn't be the best protection againt water IMO. I'd go for a poly finish if no one would see it (don't like the yellowish tint it leaves) but it should give you the best water protection. 2.) boiled linseed oil heats up when you apply it matter of fact there's a warning about spontaneous combustion on the side of the contanier. Not sure on once it's dries if still as flamable or not I mainly use it to pop open the pores in the wood grain then throw a sealer on top of that. Like I said I'm not sure which one you plan on using but i've never seen or really look for raw-cold pressed linseed oil

[Germanman]

depends on which one your useing cold pressed or boiled. Cold pressed is what they use for food products and boiled is what a lot of woodworkers use (including me). i wouldn't really trust it in a canopy for two reasons 1.) it wouldn't be the best protection againt water IMO. I'd go for a poly finish if no one would see it (don't like the yellowish tint it leaves) but it should give you the best water protection. 2.) boiled linseed oil heats up when you apply it matter of fact there's a warning about spontaneous combustion on the side of the contanier. Not sure on once it's dries if still as flamable or not I mainly use it to pop open the pores in the wood grain then throw a sealer on top of that. Like I said I'm not sure which one you plan on using but i've never seen or really look for raw-cold pressed linseed oil

its over and done with...lol check the date on this tread...try not to bring back dead threads...i appreciate the intended help though:)

[redtailhemi]

it was still on the main page so how is going i know they use BLO on gun stocks with great results.plus i've been away for awhile so this is all new to me

[Germanman]

just used regular linseed oil and let it dry for a week. the pictures of the canopy are on the blog in my signature.

[Reefscape]

hey redtail, its fine..even though it was on old thread, it is always good for people to still give their opinion, even on an old thread, thats what all forums are about aint it mate...

Niko

[redtailhemi]

just keep an eye out for fading (oil wareing off) or swelling (water obsorbing) BTY what type of wood did you use your blog doesn't show any pics of the hood

[Germanman]

yes it does show pictures...lol check again i can see them. dont worry about ware and tear and all that i know what to look out for i used to build setups from the ground up i just had months for sealants to dry so i never had to use one on an established aquarium. my grandfather is a master craftsman and my uncle is a contractor so summers i worked with my uncle and learned everything from plumbing to electrical, or even how to build a house.

[redtailhemi]

first of all as great as your grandfather may of been many many many things have changed.second you uncle is a contractor then he knows and will cut corners.my father inlaw is a contractor and i have worked for him so i know how that game is played. bty that is a nice nice set up and just watch the BLO as it will be need take up keeping ever so often.nows it time to go get kick off the board with another post i think

[Germanman]

dont do it be better than that....
and my uncle doesnt cut corners he was taught the old fashion way lol

[Rbishop]

Everyone take a chill and leave the personal issues out of it please. Thanks.

[Germanman]

Everyone take a chill and leave the personal issues out of it please. Thanks.

thx for that:)

[redtailhemi]

alright i'll chill on this one when you say regular linseed oil do you mean cold press as food grade and where did you get it.who knows you may just have blowen up the next great aquriam furnuture idea

[Germanman]

leave it means no more comments.... can a mod maybe close this thread or something?
and yes food grade

[redtailhemi]

he said on a personal level and i'm for real on the reguler or boild stuff as i have to make a canopy out of hard wood(costly)for a friend in a couple of weeks and would like to know if the regular linseed oil is worth it i'm not trying to be a smart but here

[Germanman]

oh sry ok.. ill go look at the bottle later and post the maker for u

[redtailhemi]

thanks and one other thing where did you buy it from

[Germanman]

had it here in our workshop with all the machines and tools lol

[Germanman]

T & R boiled linseed oil..i think there are like 5 different cans up there and i cant remember if that was the exact one.