Flason Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 As has been suggested on this forum quite regularly, I used boiled linseed oil on a pair of oiled oak CF2 I own. Went with a light sanding with #0000 steel wool then applied a very thin coat of BLO and let it dry. Waited a day then used a cloth to rub off any excess as well as to shine it up. Great results on the look but the speaker still smells like a paint factory. Thank goodness I only did one at a time. Anyhow, I know some cut the BLO 50/50 with spirits but it seemed like most just used straight BLO. How long will I have to endure this smell? Or should I just enjoy the cheap buzz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 They will smell until they completely dry. Couple of weeks. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I just oiled three sets of speakers all over the house. I bought the oil about a year ago. It now has a faint smell and nice results. Save the rest of the half gallon and it will be easier the next time. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flason Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Just found a set of Cornwalls 1's today that the owner said have a slight water mark on 1 speaker. Not much more known than that and I will see them on Sunday. May need to refinish both but it's nothing I haven't done before although I was still a virgin when it came to BLO. I also never thought I'd replace my Oiled Oak '87 CW II's but a nice set of 1's may do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I enjoy the smell of BLO......and not for a buzz either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatTrick66 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I smelled it in the minivan all the way home from Des Moines after purchasing my new to me CW's. Smelled like......................................................................victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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