Linseed Oil - Double Boiled (with dryer)

Linseed oil is pressed from the dried, ripened flax seeds of the Linum usitatissimum species. After the extraction process is finalized, the yielded oil goes through a boiling process with a drying agent to produce an oil with a faster drying time when compared to raw linseed oil. Double boiled linseed oil is commonly used as a waterproofing and sealing agent, protecting unfinished wood surfaces against minor surface damage, grazes, and watermarks. The level of waterproofing provided by linseed oil doesn’t withstand outdoor use and should be taken into consideration. Woodcrafters typically reapply linseed oil at least once a year for better protection. In the steel industry, double boiled linseed oil protects against corrosion and repels water to avert rusting. Additional uses include acting as a carrier for oil paints and blending with stains to increase drying efficiency. Linseed is not food grade and should not be confused with food grade flaxseed oil; flaxseed oil and linseed oil are extracted from the same plant species but go through very different production processes.