Packbasket - Treating wooden packbaskets?
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jeremy brua
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My wife just bought me a packbasket and I feel the need to treat it with somthing. Im thinking of some kind of oil. What can I use that will keep it from drying out and keep it on the line for many years. And also not smell alot.
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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My dad uses marine varnish on his. It is about 40 years old. The bottom is layers of duct tape and varnish but it is still going strong.
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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I use Spar Varnish and give it 3-4 coats. Jon
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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West system epoxy if you want it to last but alot of guys use linseed oil too.
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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I was thinking linseed oil.
don't worry over the smart ones. catch the dumb ones, they pay the same.
i can do it because i dont know that i cant.
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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I've done pack baskets and gun stocks with a solution of equal parts raw linseed oil/turpentine. Cutting it with turpentine allows it to soak deeper into the wood. Wipe off excess, and apply several coats, letting dry between coats. Best done in off season to let odor dissipate. Has worked great for me.
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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The best thing you can do is get a piece of plywood.Cut a piece to go in the bottom and another to go on the outside bottom .bolt together with carrage bolts,traet the whole thing with linseed oil and the a good urathane.
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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how woud thompson water treatment work????
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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thompsons is junk in my opinion, dont like using it for anything. there is a better product from lowes called cabots that i think would work well. used it on cypress siding and was well pleased with the results 5 years later
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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I own a handyman business and wood work shop. BLO (Boiled linseed oil) is good, Cabot is all I use for finishing decks, but in my opinion I would use tung or danish oil.
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Re: Treating wooden packbaskets?
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50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Rub it in generously and do a few coats. Allow to dry thoroughly between coats. Nice because it doesn't get stiff or brittle. I use turpentine, but it works the same way. Never have had a basket rot.
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50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Rub it in generously and do a few coats. Allow to dry thoroughly between coats. Nice because it doesn't get stiff or brittle. I use turpentine, but it works the same way. Never have had a basket rot. I use the turps as well
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