Norwegian Varnishing Oil

[Jon Curtis]

Is anyone else using Norwegian Varnishing Oil from Covey Island Boatworks? It is a mix of varnish , pine tar, & mineral spirits. Application is like an oil but it dries hard and builds up to a gloss varnish like finish. You put it on 50 % thinned with mineral spirits until the wood is saturated. Then full strenght. I have at least 6 coats on. I recoat once a month. The reason I like it is if you happen to let it go alittle too long it burns through to the wood and is easily brought back with thinned coats until the area is saturated again. I have only used it in the yard (as my boat project has gone on for 4 years in its current dry location). Does anyone else use it & how do they like it?

[Jon Curtis]

Is anyone else using Norwegian Varnishing Oil from Covey Island Boatworks? It is a mix of varnish , pine tar, & mineral spirits. Application is like an oil but it dries hard and builds up to a gloss varnish like finish. You put it on 50 % thinned with mineral spirits until the wood is saturated. Then full strenght. I have at least 6 coats on. I recoat once a month. The reason I like it is if you happen to let it go alittle too long it burns through to the wood and is easily brought back with thinned coats until the area is saturated again. I have only used it in the yard (as my boat project has gone on for 4 years in its current dry location). Does anyone else use it & how do they like it?

[Jon Curtis]

Is anyone else using Norwegian Varnishing Oil from Covey Island Boatworks? It is a mix of varnish , pine tar, & mineral spirits. Application is like an oil but it dries hard and builds up to a gloss varnish like finish. You put it on 50 % thinned with mineral spirits until the wood is saturated. Then full strenght. I have at least 6 coats on. I recoat once a month. The reason I like it is if you happen to let it go alittle too long it burns through to the wood and is easily brought back with thinned coats until the area is saturated again. I have only used it in the yard (as my boat project has gone on for 4 years in its current dry location). Does anyone else use it & how do they like it?

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John C...don't know anything about this product...Sounds like it maybe something I should look into...Let me know what you hear.

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John C...don't know anything about this product...Sounds like it maybe something I should look into...Let me know what you hear.

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John C...don't know anything about this product...Sounds like it maybe something I should look into...Let me know what you hear.

[Con LanAdo]

does CIB have a web site?

[Con LanAdo]

does CIB have a web site?

[Con LanAdo]

does CIB have a web site?

[Smacksman]

Sounds like Deks Olye (spelling?). good stuff as it soaks right in to new wood with the No.1 then No.2 gives a bright finish.

[Smacksman]

Sounds like Deks Olye (spelling?). good stuff as it soaks right in to new wood with the No.1 then No.2 gives a bright finish.

[Smacksman]

Sounds like Deks Olye (spelling?). good stuff as it soaks right in to new wood with the No.1 then No.2 gives a bright finish.

[Venchka]

Jep. Bought 6 liters for my boat. I got a couple liters left over for down the road.

It's different from Deks in that you buy one can. Mix your own soak coat with TURPENTINE, not mineral spirits and apply it hot wet on wet until the wood won't take any more. You can use a rag, brush, roller or even wet sand the soak coat. Wipe that down good to get rid of excess and let it sit awhile. Bright sunshine works real well. Come back with the full strength stuff right out of the can.

Here's what it looks like on white cedar and spruce. The spars, thwarts, sidebenches and floorboards.

Varnol on Elisabeth Grace (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290472089)

Yes, Covey Island Boatworks has a web page, but they don't mention the Norwegian Varnishing Oil. You have to call and ask nice and they will sell you some. I spoke to a lady when I bought mine, her name escapes me.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[Venchka]

Jep. Bought 6 liters for my boat. I got a couple liters left over for down the road.

It's different from Deks in that you buy one can. Mix your own soak coat with TURPENTINE, not mineral spirits and apply it hot wet on wet until the wood won't take any more. You can use a rag, brush, roller or even wet sand the soak coat. Wipe that down good to get rid of excess and let it sit awhile. Bright sunshine works real well. Come back with the full strength stuff right out of the can.

Here's what it looks like on white cedar and spruce. The spars, thwarts, sidebenches and floorboards.

Varnol on Elisabeth Grace (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290472089)

Yes, Covey Island Boatworks has a web page, but they don't mention the Norwegian Varnishing Oil. You have to call and ask nice and they will sell you some. I spoke to a lady when I bought mine, her name escapes me.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[Venchka]

Jep. Bought 6 liters for my boat. I got a couple liters left over for down the road.

It's different from Deks in that you buy one can. Mix your own soak coat with TURPENTINE, not mineral spirits and apply it hot wet on wet until the wood won't take any more. You can use a rag, brush, roller or even wet sand the soak coat. Wipe that down good to get rid of excess and let it sit awhile. Bright sunshine works real well. Come back with the full strength stuff right out of the can.

Here's what it looks like on white cedar and spruce. The spars, thwarts, sidebenches and floorboards.

Varnol on Elisabeth Grace (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290472089)

Yes, Covey Island Boatworks has a web page, but they don't mention the Norwegian Varnishing Oil. You have to call and ask nice and they will sell you some. I spoke to a lady when I bought mine, her name escapes me.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[alteran]

Wayne, how long does it last before it needs some renewal and what is the *feel* of it. Hard smooth like cured varnish or like an oiled finish? Does it pick up dirt? Stain clothes if you sit on it?

Thanks, Al.

[alteran]

Wayne, how long does it last before it needs some renewal and what is the *feel* of it. Hard smooth like cured varnish or like an oiled finish? Does it pick up dirt? Stain clothes if you sit on it?

Thanks, Al.

[alteran]

Wayne, how long does it last before it needs some renewal and what is the *feel* of it. Hard smooth like cured varnish or like an oiled finish? Does it pick up dirt? Stain clothes if you sit on it?

Thanks, Al.

[Venchka]

Originally posted by alteran:
Wayne, how long does it last before it needs some renewal and what is the *feel* of it. Hard smooth like cured varnish or like an oiled finish? Does it pick up dirt? Stain clothes if you sit on it?

Thanks, Al.Alas, the boat hasn't seen enough use to know about the long term durability. I can tell you it feels nice on my barefeet and hasn't stained my clothes. However, it got a 2,000 mile/60mph oven drying between New Brunswick and New Orleans. Smells nice too-the pine tar don't you know.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[Venchka]

Originally posted by alteran:
Wayne, how long does it last before it needs some renewal and what is the *feel* of it. Hard smooth like cured varnish or like an oiled finish? Does it pick up dirt? Stain clothes if you sit on it?

Thanks, Al.Alas, the boat hasn't seen enough use to know about the long term durability. I can tell you it feels nice on my barefeet and hasn't stained my clothes. However, it got a 2,000 mile/60mph oven drying between New Brunswick and New Orleans. Smells nice too-the pine tar don't you know.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[Venchka]

Originally posted by alteran:
Wayne, how long does it last before it needs some renewal and what is the *feel* of it. Hard smooth like cured varnish or like an oiled finish? Does it pick up dirt? Stain clothes if you sit on it?

Thanks, Al.Alas, the boat hasn't seen enough use to know about the long term durability. I can tell you it feels nice on my barefeet and hasn't stained my clothes. However, it got a 2,000 mile/60mph oven drying between New Brunswick and New Orleans. Smells nice too-the pine tar don't you know.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[alteran]

Does it leave a dried film on the surface like varnish of is it completely absorbed like an oil finish. Reason I ask is I'm going to refinish some seats in a dinghy and in a similar application once I used Watco Danish Oil and didn't care for it because it seemed to get dirt ground in and was hard to clean. White shorts on it were not the thing to wear.

This looks nice and the application seems less fussy than varnish but I don't want the problem I had before.

[alteran]

Does it leave a dried film on the surface like varnish of is it completely absorbed like an oil finish. Reason I ask is I'm going to refinish some seats in a dinghy and in a similar application once I used Watco Danish Oil and didn't care for it because it seemed to get dirt ground in and was hard to clean. White shorts on it were not the thing to wear.

This looks nice and the application seems less fussy than varnish but I don't want the problem I had before.

[alteran]

Does it leave a dried film on the surface like varnish of is it completely absorbed like an oil finish. Reason I ask is I'm going to refinish some seats in a dinghy and in a similar application once I used Watco Danish Oil and didn't care for it because it seemed to get dirt ground in and was hard to clean. White shorts on it were not the thing to wear.

This looks nice and the application seems less fussy than varnish but I don't want the problem I had before.

[Jon Curtis]

It is only sticky during the drying process. Wayne has it right when he said bright sunshine works well! If not in direct sun it can take days to dry. I have 12 coats of varnish on the cabin sides and about 6 coats of varnishing oil on the "railcap". From 5 feet away it is hard to tell the difference. I wet sand it on with a 3m pad for the first few coats. It seems to have more elasticity than varnish so that it is less likely to break at a seam (and if it does you just add some more!) It is not a "miracle" product, just a different set of trade offs. I like it because it is easy to apply, looks good, and can be "fixed" if it burns through. The trade off is it will need to be reapplied monthly in the Virginia sun. It only takes me 30 min to do the whole rail on my 45' boat.

[Jon Curtis]

It is only sticky during the drying process. Wayne has it right when he said bright sunshine works well! If not in direct sun it can take days to dry. I have 12 coats of varnish on the cabin sides and about 6 coats of varnishing oil on the "railcap". From 5 feet away it is hard to tell the difference. I wet sand it on with a 3m pad for the first few coats. It seems to have more elasticity than varnish so that it is less likely to break at a seam (and if it does you just add some more!) It is not a "miracle" product, just a different set of trade offs. I like it because it is easy to apply, looks good, and can be "fixed" if it burns through. The trade off is it will need to be reapplied monthly in the Virginia sun. It only takes me 30 min to do the whole rail on my 45' boat.

[Jon Curtis]

It is only sticky during the drying process. Wayne has it right when he said bright sunshine works well! If not in direct sun it can take days to dry. I have 12 coats of varnish on the cabin sides and about 6 coats of varnishing oil on the "railcap". From 5 feet away it is hard to tell the difference. I wet sand it on with a 3m pad for the first few coats. It seems to have more elasticity than varnish so that it is less likely to break at a seam (and if it does you just add some more!) It is not a "miracle" product, just a different set of trade offs. I like it because it is easy to apply, looks good, and can be "fixed" if it burns through. The trade off is it will need to be reapplied monthly in the Virginia sun. It only takes me 30 min to do the whole rail on my 45' boat.

[Venchka]

I can't promise that the stuff won't stain since I don't know the wood it's going on or how much "drying" the stuff really needs. I do know that that John, the builder, was able to finish the job a lot faster. I like it. The floorboards have seen a fair amount of sand and mud. They wash up well and I don't see any major wear through places. I suggest a sample piece of course. Bake it real good. Probably ought to wait until spring, or find a greenhouse. Give it a rub with some OLD white shorts.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[Venchka]

I can't promise that the stuff won't stain since I don't know the wood it's going on or how much "drying" the stuff really needs. I do know that that John, the builder, was able to finish the job a lot faster. I like it. The floorboards have seen a fair amount of sand and mud. They wash up well and I don't see any major wear through places. I suggest a sample piece of course. Bake it real good. Probably ought to wait until spring, or find a greenhouse. Give it a rub with some OLD white shorts.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[Venchka]

I can't promise that the stuff won't stain since I don't know the wood it's going on or how much "drying" the stuff really needs. I do know that that John, the builder, was able to finish the job a lot faster. I like it. The floorboards have seen a fair amount of sand and mud. They wash up well and I don't see any major wear through places. I suggest a sample piece of course. Bake it real good. Probably ought to wait until spring, or find a greenhouse. Give it a rub with some OLD white shorts.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[alteran]

Thaks Jon and Wayne.

OLD white shorts first. Good Advice. smile.gif

[alteran]

Thaks Jon and Wayne.

OLD white shorts first. Good Advice. smile.gif

[alteran]

Thaks Jon and Wayne.

OLD white shorts first. Good Advice. smile.gif

[Venchka]

I try-to give good advice. I do hope you like this stuff. It seemed only fitting on Elisabeth Grace in honor of John's Norwegian heritage. It and Kirby's paint are probably as traditional a product as you'll find today. I have not been disappointed with either.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[ 03-08-2005, 01:15 AM: Message edited by: Venchka ]

[Venchka]

I try-to give good advice. I do hope you like this stuff. It seemed only fitting on Elisabeth Grace in honor of John's Norwegian heritage. It and Kirby's paint are probably as traditional a product as you'll find today. I have not been disappointed with either.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[ 03-08-2005, 01:15 AM: Message edited by: Venchka ]

[Venchka]

I try-to give good advice. I do hope you like this stuff. It seemed only fitting on Elisabeth Grace in honor of John's Norwegian heritage. It and Kirby's paint are probably as traditional a product as you'll find today. I have not been disappointed with either.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[ 03-08-2005, 01:15 AM: Message edited by: Venchka ]

[Norske3]

Norwegian oil works best on Norwegian Wood. :D

[Norske3]

Norwegian oil works best on Norwegian Wood. :D

[Norske3]

Norwegian oil works best on Norwegian Wood. :D

[Venchka]

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Wayne
In the Swmap. :D

[Venchka]

ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Wayne
In the Swmap. :D

[Venchka]

ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Wayne
In the Swmap. :D