Polymerizing Raw Linseed Oil — Craftsman's Guide

Turns out craftspeople solved this one centuries before we did — they just didn't leave very good notes. Heat alone, no metallic driers, no petroleum solvents, turns raw linseed oil into a finish that cures faster and hits harder than anything from a can. We spent way too many hours in the driveway with a thermometer confirming what they already knew.

This guide is the shortcut: equipment, safety, exact temperature targets, viscosity testing, cooling, filtering, and application notes by wood species — plus the cost math that made us do a little jig. Comes with a printable batch log, because your second batch deserves better notes than we had for our first.

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