Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Wood gunwale finishing
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Kendis |
I have oiled wood paddles that I've re-oiled, so I'm familiar with the process and would like to oil the gunwales. The manual recommends three additional coats of oil. I need to make a guesstimate on the quantity of oil to purchase. Anyone out there who has done this in the past have an idea of what the right quantity is? |
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justpaddlin |
I've used all the treatments list except pure boiled linseed and the Gunnel Lotion that one dealer used to sell (and I used for years) was 1/3 boiled linseed, 1/3 mineral spirits and 1/3 distilled white vinegar. All work well. Some manufacturers use Watco too. It's the most durable and the most toxic and takes the longest to fully dry out. I use Badger Oil from Badger Paddles. It gives a beautiful oil finish and is 100% non-toxic so no worries about using the boat immediately after oiling. |
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fadersup |
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jhb8426 |
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WHendrix |
jhb8426: "I use Watco clear exterior oil. Two to three times a season. I bought a quart years ago and it's only about half gone." I too have used Watco products. Like JB I have used their Exterior Finish and I have also used their Teak Oil Finish. Both work well. Years ago I got a very good deal on an Oldtown Canadieen hull that had not been fitted out. I used ash for the gunwales and carrying yoke, walnut for the seats and thwarts and mohogany for the decks and bulkheads. I used the Teak Oil on all of that, and as other have mentioned, gave it all 3 or 4 coats every year. Here are a couple of images. I did the original outfitting in 1982 and these pictures were take in 2012. You can see that the wood in in like new condition. |
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EmmaMorgan |
jhb8426: "I use Watco clear exterior oil. Two to three times a season. I bought a quart years ago and it's only about half gone." +1 |
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scottiebaldwin |
jhb8426: "I use Watco clear exterior oil. Two to three times a season. I bought a quart years ago and it's only about half gone." +1. Make sure you blue tape the inside and outside of the gunwales if you plan on doing a light sanding. I use 320 grit to knock down any nicks or swelling and then oil it down. Don't over-oil each coat or it gets super tacky. Go lightly and do several coats if necessary. Less is more. You'll do great. Good luck and enjoy the process! |
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MacCamper |
Great resource for new or old wood finishing |
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tumblehome |
Tom |
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bobbernumber3 |
Canoe Oil 1 part boiled linseed oil 1 part gloss varnish 1 part mineral spirits/turpentine |