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Re: Turpentine vs Paint thinner
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 10/2/2001, 12:25 pm
In Response To: Re: Turpentine vs Paint thinner (Don Beale)

: So, does turpentine penetrate better? Or do you use it because it evaporates
: faster? Or is there another reason to use it over paint thinner?

Since the thinner evaporates, it's unlikely that it makes any functional difference what you use. The advantage of turps vs. mineral spirits is that it SMELLS AWESOME when mixed with linseed oil! The pleasant scent encourages you to apply it more often.

Messages In This Thread

Native paddle finish question
Don Beale -- 10/1/2001, 2:58 pm
Re: Native paddle finish question
Chris Casazza -- 10/1/2001, 4:18 pm
Re: Native paddle finish question
Craig Bumgarner -- 10/1/2001, 3:35 pm
Re: Native paddle finish question
Greg Stamer -- 10/1/2001, 4:05 pm
Re: Turpentine vs Paint thinner
Don Beale -- 10/2/2001, 12:44 am
Re: Turpentine vs Paint thinner
Brian Nystrom -- 10/2/2001, 12:25 pm
Re: Mike must be doing something wrong
Don Beale -- 10/2/2001, 12:38 pm
Re: Turpentine vs Paint thinner
Greg Stamer -- 10/2/2001, 11:40 am
Re: Turpentine vs Paint thinner
Rob Macks -- 10/5/2001, 11:21 pm
Re: Turpentine vs Paint thinner
Don Beale -- 10/6/2001, 1:30 pm