Are there other thinners that will work, straight turpentine doesn't seem to be very available.
Using on top of iron nitrate if it matters. Thank you.
Using on top of iron nitrate if it matters. Thank you.
Thinning tried and true varnish oil, turpentine not available.
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So no places like WallyWorld, Lowe’s, Home Depot or an art supply store near you? Then maybe there’s Amazon….
Not in my small town, Home Depot is out of stock and the smaller mom and pop stores say they can't get it anymore (and I do like to support them when I can!). May have to resort to buying online, but I'd rather not if there is a viable alternative.
Don’t know about your ‘local’ Home Depot, but in the past I’ve ordered items shipped to the store for pickup with no delivery charge.
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I suspect mineral spirits will work fine. I sometimes substitute charcoal lighter for mineral spirits. Try it on scrap first.
I have not noticed any advantage with other varnishes for turpentine.
I suspect mineral spirits will work fine. I sometimes substitute charcoal lighter for mineral spirits. Try it on scrap first.
I have not noticed any advantage with other varnishes for turpentine.
How much did you thin the T&T?
50/50ish for the first and second coat to help it get into the wood, it's quite a thick liquid (like honey) out of the can, probably doesn't help that I was in my unheated garage! 50/50ish mix made it much easier to spread and ensure full coverage but did increase the speed at which it wanted to get tacky. Get it on for a few minutes and buff it out before it gets too sticky or you'll make a lot more work for yourself.
Thanks for the tip!
Sure thing!
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