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Syracuse 06-11-2003 09:42 PM

wine barrells
 
Hi All

I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine. I was told that I should use oil rather than varnish but
not what type of oil.

Anyone any idea's?

Thanks
Graeme



Stephen Oakes 07-11-2003 06:02 AM

wine barrells
 

I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine. I was told that I should use oil rather than varnish

but
not what type of oil.


I can't help, but can you tell me where to get hold of a couple of wine
barrels?

:-)

--
Stephen Oakes



Norman 07-11-2003 07:03 AM

wine barrells
 
Linseed Oil


"Syracuse" wrote in message
...
Hi All

I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine. I was told that I should use oil rather than varnish

but
not what type of oil.

Anyone any idea's?

Thanks
Graeme





Oz Sailor 07-11-2003 07:22 AM

wine barrells
 
Raw Linseed Oil stays Tacky, Best to use "Danish Oil" or Boiled Linseed oil.

"Norman" wrote in message
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Linseed Oil


"Syracuse" wrote in message
...
Hi All

I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine. I was told that I should use oil rather than varnish

but
not what type of oil.

Anyone any idea's?

Thanks
Graeme







Andrew G 07-11-2003 09:22 AM

wine barrells
 

"Syracuse" wrote in message
...
Hi All

I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine. I was told that I should use oil rather than varnish

but
not what type of oil.

Anyone any idea's?

Thanks
Graeme


Hi there
Try and look for a product something along the lines of Lanoline. Pretty
sure it isn't just lanolin.
Anyway, it might work ok, as we have been using it on the bridges at work,
rather than creosote. Supposedly a lot more user and environmentally
friendly.
I did see on it that it contains a "natural" insecticide, it being
pyrethrum.
Good luck



Jade 07-11-2003 09:32 AM

wine barrells
 
I dont think it matters, but I wouldnt be using cooking oil, for fear of
attracting pests. You have to mix it 50/50 with turps though. Saw that last
night on Backyard Blitz. Go down to your local hardware store and ask for
some turps, and ask what sort of oil they'd recommend for park
benches/outdoor wooden ornaments. Linseed seems to come to mind, but I am
not sure if that's the best one to use.
Good luck,
Jade.

"Syracuse" wrote in message
...
Hi All

I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine. I was told that I should use oil rather than varnish

but
not what type of oil.

Anyone any idea's?

Thanks
Graeme





Syracuse 07-11-2003 09:02 PM

wine barrells
 

Well, thanks for all that input.
Where did i get 'em? I can't find the receipt.
By chance I drove past a factory next to the Ikea Bulky Goods warehouse in
Rowood Cres. Prospect in western Sydney and there they were. Complete Empty
Wine barrels for $100, halves $50 and will deliver for $20 per delivery. I
paid $70 for some halves 15 years ago.



"Jade" Jade_at_Jaywings_dot_com wrote in message
...
I dont think it matters, but I wouldnt be using cooking oil, for fear of
attracting pests. You have to mix it 50/50 with turps though. Saw that

last
night on Backyard Blitz. Go down to your local hardware store and ask for
some turps, and ask what sort of oil they'd recommend for park
benches/outdoor wooden ornaments. Linseed seems to come to mind, but I am
not sure if that's the best one to use.
Good luck,
Jade.

"Syracuse" wrote in message
...
Hi All

I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine. I was told that I should use oil rather than varnish

but
not what type of oil.

Anyone any idea's?

Thanks
Graeme







John Savage 27-11-2003 01:04 AM

wine barrells
 
"Syracuse" writes:
I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine.


Is that going to work ???
--
John Savage (sorry, couldn't resist)


cags 26-12-2003 07:12 AM

wine barrells
 
Hi there,

We got some half wine barrels from Tramstop in Greensborough. It was a
month or so ago, but they may still have some. It may pay to give them a
call first. They were around $45 I think.

Craig


"Stephen Oakes" wrote in message
...

I got hold of a couple of wine barrels and I want to leave them outside
under a grape vine. I was told that I should use oil rather than varnish

but
not what type of oil.


I can't help, but can you tell me where to get hold of a couple of wine
barrels?

:-)

--
Stephen Oakes






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