Recent content by KonradS

Some of the hard core traditional recipes use pine tar as well. If you want a real old timey smell and feel!.. I didn't specify in my earlier post- be sure to use boiled linseed oil or it will never dry. Boiled linseed oil takes a few days to cure, and it will be a little sticky until then.

As much as I love a beautifully varnished boat, I would rather be on the water than beside it! I put wood seats and a rail around the inside of my boat (1970's 14' Lowe line scout) in addition to some wood fixtures. I use boat soup- equal parts spar varnish, linseed oil, turpentine (not paint...