reviving putty

Jules Richardson

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Jun 9, 2011, 7:44:42 PM6/9/11

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Can I use mineral oil to revive glazing putty which has started to dry
out (but not completely set)?

It seems to work, as in a few drops gets things back to the right
consistency - but I think it's linseed oil that I've heard recommended
for this before, and I'm not sure if mineral oil will cause problems
later on (assuming it allows the putty to harden at all)

cheers

Jules

brass monkey

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Jun 9, 2011, 8:01:08 PM6/9/11

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"Jules Richardson" <jules.richa...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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When I were a lad 'twas always linseed.

Alan

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Jun 9, 2011, 8:32:50 PM6/9/11

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> Can I use mineral oil to revive glazing putty which has started to dry
> out (but not completely set)?

Linseed oil reacts with air and forms a solid resin like material.
Mineral oil would only ensure that the putty remains soft in perpetuity.

Alan

Tabby

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Jun 9, 2011, 8:53:32 PM6/9/11

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On Jun 10, 1:32 am, "Alan" <a...@aol.com> wrote:
> "Jules Richardson" <jules.richardsonnews...@gmail.com> wrote in message

exactly, dont do it

NT

Jules Richardson

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Jun 9, 2011, 8:56:50 PM6/9/11

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On Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:32:50 +0100, Alan wrote:
> Linseed oil reacts with air and forms a solid resin like material.
> Mineral oil would only ensure that the putty remains soft in perpetuity.

OK, scratch that idea, then :-) Thanks!

J.

stuart noble

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Jun 10, 2011, 3:57:10 AM6/10/11

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Interesting thought. Given the hardening and eventual cracking of
linseed putty, maybe a non-setting version would be an improvement. That
said, the mineral oil would probably just migrate to the surface and
collect grime in perpetuity.

Robin

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Jun 10, 2011, 4:27:59 AM6/10/11

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> Given the hardening and eventual cracking of
> linseed putty, maybe a non-setting version would be an improvement.

Only in some senses perhaps: when I were a nipper the tea-leafs looked
for new windows 'cos they could quietly remove the soft putty and lift
out the glass.

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stuart noble

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Jun 10, 2011, 5:48:02 AM6/10/11

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On 10/06/2011 09:27, Robin wrote:
>> Given the hardening and eventual cracking of
>> linseed putty, maybe a non-setting version would be an improvement.
>
> Only in some senses perhaps: when I were a nipper the tea-leafs looked
> for new windows 'cos they could quietly remove the soft putty and lift
> out the glass.
>

Blimey, there must have been things worth pinching in those days.
While doing my contents insurance the other day, it occurred to me that
individual items worth more than £1000 have I none. More than £100
precious little either

brass monkey

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Jun 10, 2011, 6:14:24 AM6/10/11

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"stuart noble" <stuart...@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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That's cos you spend your money on wine, women, song and just waste the rest
;)

Andy Champ

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Jun 10, 2011, 4:42:00 PM6/10/11

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On 10/06/2011 10:48, stuart noble wrote:
> More than Ł100 precious little either

I suspect you are looking at one example right now.

Andy
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Now in your time, not mine. IYSWIM.