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    How much Japan Dryer?

    Hello All....

    Question for the forum...I am repainting a Federal Knapsack and have gone through the archives for the paint recipe (which I found). However, it says a "splash" of Japan dryer. Now, my OCD is working overtime.....can someone tell me an exact amount or what is too much (and for that matter what happens if you use too much).

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  • #2
    Re: How much Japan Dryer?

    I use a cap full to a batch of paint. Don't know if that's enough but I've always had good luck with it.
    Sean Cooper
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    • #3
      Re: How much Japan Dryer?

      Sean, if you can wait until tomorrow afternoon when I get home from work, I will gladly send you my recipe that I have had great success with.
      Tyler Underwood
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      • #4
        Re: How much Japan Dryer?

        Tyler,

        That would be great. Thanks!
        Your Humble Servant,
        Sean R. Otis
        124th NYSV Co. A "Orange Blossoms"
        MIDDLESEX LODGE F. & A.M.
        In Memorium: Harvey Otis, Jr. — 156th NYSV Co. A .
        Killed in action, September 19, 1864,
        at Winchester, VA. Aged 26 years.

        Member of the "Hard Sauce" Mess

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        • #5
          Re: How much Japan Dryer?

          Please try the search function first, this is from an old thread:
          http://44tennessee.tripod.com/articles//oilcloth.pdf
          Christof Bastert a.k.a Charles Kaiser, Private,
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          • #6
            Re: How much Japan Dryer?

            Another link on Boiled linseed oil. to my recollection the "boiled linseed oil" sold in hardware stores is NOT what you want but I can't remember why or what is recommended:

            Authentic Campaigner
            http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?28938-Boiled-Linseed-Oil-Painted-Cloth-and-other-toxic-discussions&highlight=boiled+linseed+oil

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            • #7
              Re: How much Japan Dryer?

              Hallo!

              Correct..

              In brief and to over generalize....

              Period "hard oil" was cold pressed linseed oil that was taken to the boiling point

              More so-called "Boiled Linseed Oil" is a different creature it being purified linseed oil with its hardening agents removed, that is then mixed with metals and other chemicals, and has oxygen bubbled through it at temperature.

              Long story short.. it behaves differently that PEriod "boiled linseed oil."

              So much so, that they now add hardening agents (often varnishes) and dryers to it such as "Tru Oil" or "Linspeed Oil."

              I am fairly "radical" with Japan Dryer and will add as much as 25% by volume to finishing oils to REALLY ramp up the drying time. So much so that I like to have something dry in an hour or two rather than days or weeks. And so finish say a gunstock in a day rather than weeks.

              Curt
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              • #8
                Re: How much Japan Dryer?

                Christof--Perchance you missed the first part of my post?

                Curt--Does adding more Japan dryer have any adverse reaction with the paint, linseed, or lampblack? Specifically will it crack or be uncooperative in any way?
                Your Humble Servant,
                Sean R. Otis
                124th NYSV Co. A "Orange Blossoms"
                MIDDLESEX LODGE F. & A.M.
                In Memorium: Harvey Otis, Jr. — 156th NYSV Co. A .
                Killed in action, September 19, 1864,
                at Winchester, VA. Aged 26 years.

                Member of the "Hard Sauce" Mess

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                • #9
                  Re: How much Japan Dryer?

                  Don't think I missed anything. Just trying to be helpful...
                  Sorry if you are offended

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                  • #10
                    Re: How much Japan Dryer?

                    Christopher, I think that was directed towards Mr. Kaiser.
                    Tyler Underwood
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                    • #11
                      Re: How much Japan Dryer?

                      Originally posted by Doughboy View Post
                      Don't think I missed anything. Just trying to be helpful...
                      Sorry if you are offended
                      Not aimed at you at all :). And I most definitely appreciate all the great advice.
                      Your Humble Servant,
                      Sean R. Otis
                      124th NYSV Co. A "Orange Blossoms"
                      MIDDLESEX LODGE F. & A.M.
                      In Memorium: Harvey Otis, Jr. — 156th NYSV Co. A .
                      Killed in action, September 19, 1864,
                      at Winchester, VA. Aged 26 years.

                      Member of the "Hard Sauce" Mess

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