Re: [RBW] Re: Waxing Well
On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 5:45 AM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: On Dec 2, 11:19 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Careful with that. Linseed oil is pretty easily combustible material. - Jim Right. Of course it is flammable. Worse than that. Linseed oil in rags (such as the rags you use to clean up, or your cloth bag if you put in it an enclosed container) spontaneously combusts. This is not a joke-- it really does. -- -- Anne Paulson He who wills the ends wills the means -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Waxing Well
I hope the Filsen Paste Wax finish is made from something different than the Filson Boot Oil which goes on easy and looks great, but has a tendency to cause mold in humid weather when used on leather. I've had this happen a number of times and have switched to Obenauf's because of this. --- On Fri, 12/4/09, Will wpm...@gmail.com wrote: From: Will wpm...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Waxing Well To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, December 4, 2009, 8:01 AM Filson makes a paste wax for re-proofing their waxed cotton garments. I've used it on a Baggins with positive results. Hot weather, a heat gun or oven helps the wax to flow into the fabric. I second the vote for the Filson wax (www.filson.com/sm-one-can-of-oil- finish-wax--pi-2092385.html). See application instructions under product details. I know some folks who use a heat gun to apply followed by a cloths dryer just long enough for the wax to flow into the fabric. Gives a beautiful finish. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Waxing Well
on 12/4/09 10:13 AM, sanjoser at thomas.savar...@gmail.com wrote: that sounds like a great idea. However, my bags are full of road grit. I'd like to clean them somehow before applying the wax without damaging the leather bits. any advice on that? I was just going to throw my Baggins Banana Bag in to the washer. Was going to try the Kookaburra wash as detergent. Well, unless someone replys that this is a monumentally bad idea... Will report back on the results. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Waxing Well
on 12/2/09 1:04 PM, newenglandbike at matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: (snipped) The first coupla times I did it, I used linseed oil to help thin the molten wax, but that tends to make it smell a *lot*. Careful with that. Linseed oil is pretty easily combustible material. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome; the anticipation of outcome guarantees, if not failure, the absence of grace. William Gibson - All Tomorrow's Parties -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Waxing Well
Please do! I'm a complete beginner to touring and am completely clueless about it, although I'd really like to do it next year. I'm actively looking for mentors, but won't have time to do anything until the end of January or so... René On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the great suggestions. Please keep suggestions coming, as I'm still debating the merits of the different (but all seemingly similarly effective) methods. At this point I think the nikwax could be an easy solution (no hair dryer in the house). I'm also grateful for your positive words on my blog/photography. It is a joy to know they are being enjoyed. I'm always happy to ride with anyone (and I'm pretty laid back given my simultaneous enjoyment of photography, so fitness levels don't enter the picture). Grok-like. I'd also enjoy a group s24o in the bay. Perhaps this could be started as a separate thread? Lots to say about that possibility... I'll pick it up unless someone else does! erik -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
