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A. G. Maisey · 26th November 2009, 10:07 PM

Thanks for that Fearn.

Just shows it doesn't matter how long you've used something you can always learn something new about it.

I've used linseed oil, both raw and boiled, all my life, as had my father before me, and his great uncle, from whom he learnt his trade, and I've never heard about this spontaneous combustion thing.

Do you know under what circumstances this will occur?

Ever seen it happen?

PS --- just googleised it. yep, its real alright. couldn't find anybody who had ever seen it happen, but according to the chemistry its possible, and manufacturers warn against it.

Again, thanks Fearn for bringing this to our attention.

26th November 2009, 10:07 PM	#35
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,705	Thanks for that Fearn. Just shows it doesn't matter how long you've used something you can always learn something new about it. I've used linseed oil, both raw and boiled, all my life, as had my father before me, and his great uncle, from whom he learnt his trade, and I've never heard about this spontaneous combustion thing. Do you know under what circumstances this will occur? Ever seen it happen? PS --- just googleised it. yep, its real alright. couldn't find anybody who had ever seen it happen, but according to the chemistry its possible, and manufacturers warn against it. Again, thanks Fearn for bringing this to our attention.