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I am planning on treating the bed in my '65 with lampblack and linseed oil as it is the original bed. Does anyone know approximately how much this would require and the proportions of each ingredient?

I haven't used lampblack, but I have used Linseed oil and turpentine on my bed wood. Linseed oil and turpentine is an very old wood preservative, it works well. It does need to be used every couple of years to remain effective. With that in mind I don't know that I would worry about proportions. I'd mix it till you think it is right. I use a mix of 50/50 linseed oil and turpentine. Another option is to heat up the linseed oil and add some Bees wax, also an old time wood preservative mix. You can very the thickness by adding more turpentine.

There was a study done here several years on bed coatings. I don't remember Linseed oil as being included, but it might add some options if your interested. I don't know that it made it to the techtips, but you should be able to find it in a search.

Larry

Thank you Larry. You are probably right about the proportions, i.e., mix it until it seems to cover properly. It looks like I am going to have to order the lampblack since I haven't found it locally yet. I just want to order enough to do the whole job. Rob

Lampblack or something similar used to be used for coloring newly poured cement. My Dad did that on our first patio about 60 years ago. You might try a local building supply.

Larry

That's a good idea. Thanks. Rob