Made from the living pine tree. Gum Turpentine is the painter's traditional favorite. Its strength and evaporation rate are the same as most paints. Read cautions on label carefully. An essential part of many coatings, aids water repellency.
Helps prevent unfinished wood from drying, checking or cracking.
A thin coat will inhibit rust formation on metal. Rags or cloths soaked with linseed oil must be handled carefully. Linseed oil releases heat as it dries. Soaked rags in confined areas could combust spontaneously. Wash rags after using linseed oil.