I sort of knew about this phenomenon (or 'phenom', if you're under 30), through warnings on packaging....and I expect most on here also do.
But I thought it worth posting this link, though.....just in case one person is unaware.
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/flex ... seriously/
Linseed oil combustion...
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Not playing cricket you know, too busy framing
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I've heard your prices have knocked a few people for six, Steve.
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Something not a lot of people know about, except insurance assessors.
Another peril is putting used batteries and bits of steel wool in the same bin.
Another peril is putting used batteries and bits of steel wool in the same bin.
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I never knew that about steel wool/batteries....nice one, prospero.
You up past midnight again making that frame for me?
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I thought that most people know about the self ignition probem with linseed oil on rags, etc. It's not a difficult problem to solve. The old timers used to put their old rags with linseed oil on the inside an air tight tin, but an even better idea is to use a piece of kitchen tissue to apply the linseed oil and to flush the small bit of tissue down the loo when you've finished using it. To problem occurs as the linseed oil is drying out on rags.
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I agree Mark, that info is pretty well known. But (in best Bob Geldof voice) if this thread saves just one life......
Hope all's well down there, fella.
Hope all's well down there, fella.