Edward O'Keeffe Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I just thought I would post this since most of the folks who do projects in this thread have used linseed oil as finish. I just got really lucky. I have been using the standard boiled linseed oil as a final coat for years. Until today I have never taken the warnings in the can seriously. I was putting a coat of oil on the inside of a sea chest, and tossing the paper towels on the floor of the garage as usual. About 10- 15 minutes later I went to pick them up, and burned my hand on the paper towels. There is a warning on the can to spread out oily rags to dry, I can now say heed it. I'm dam lucky I didn't burn down my garage with all the sawdust out there. Here are pics of my finishing towels after I hit them with a hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 How's yer hand?? "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thank God you're alright lad ....Glad to see you learned the lesson before anything horrendous happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Lasseter Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Woah! Glad ya caught this before things went any farther! And, to echo Sterling, How are YOU? Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 hey mate, glad youre here to type about it!! scary stuff eh! hows the hand? didn't loose any projects did ye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward O'Keeffe Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks everyone for your concern, I am fine. I can't even call in sick to work tomorrow. The whole point of the post was to serve as a warning to folks who might not realize that oily rags will burn from their own heat if you leave them on the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well yeah.... oily rags can spontaneously combust..... I didn't even take shop and know that..... But your point is well taken.... We play with linseed oiled cloth to make period stuff.... and if we forget....... So your post is a good reminder..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Edward, Glad to ken ye are fine and well, and the warning i am sure will be well heeded. Just thanking the gods ye are fine with nae damage done. Mud Slinging Pyromanic , Errrrrr Ship's Potter at ye service Vagabond's Rogue Potter Wench First Mate of the Fairge Iolaire Me weapons o choice be lots o mud, sharp pointy sticks, an string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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