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08-12-2012, 03:13 PM
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Oiled bed?
Has anyone had success with a simple oil finish on their wood bed? I'm building a nice truck but admittedly I might have to actually put a sack of groceries in the bed and just can't see a high dollar, less than practical finish when I could periodically and simply re-oil the wood as needed. ANY thoughts would be appreciated.
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08-12-2012, 06:52 PM
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Re: Oiled bed?
That's an awesome idea.
Teak, mahogany or redwood would look great. You've given me my new plan.
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08-12-2012, 09:13 PM
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Re: Oiled bed?
i guess that would make your wood last longer. be like treated wood....and a place to get shed of your wast oil....
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08-12-2012, 09:59 PM
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Re: Oiled bed?
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What I'm going to use, will darken the wood and and give it a nice but useable look.. IMO Posted via Mobile Device
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08-12-2012, 10:07 PM
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Re: Oiled bed?
Linseed oil would be better.
Won't smell bad either. Mike.  /
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08-12-2012, 10:12 PM
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Re: Oiled bed?
I replaced the boards in my bed with red oak and coated it with a version of linseed oil. It looks great after 3 years. The oak darkened a little bit, but not too much. Sorry, I don't have a current picture.
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08-12-2012, 11:18 PM
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Re: Oiled bed?
Be carefull of the paper grocery bags after a fresh coat of oil. You'll end up bottoms out.
but a very great Idea
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