Which Linseed Oil?

[OwenJames]

Hi

I see that a lot of people are using Linseed Oil as a spoke prep.

I want to do the same, but need to know; is there any particular kind of Linseed Oil I need to get, or is it a standard item?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

[sungod]

linseed oil (aka flaxseed oil) is linseed oil, assuming no added ingredients all should be equivalent bar filtering, get the cheapest

i use it for mixing paints, never heard of it for spokes before, it's a drying oil, i.e. it polymerizes, so i guess it might act as a weak threadlock

[Doolop]

Any boiled linseed oil from your hardware store will work great!

It works as well as any spoke prep from the major companies, eg: dt, wheelsmith.

[coachboyd]

We use boiled linseed oil for our spoke prep and have found it works excellent. Just make sure to wipe off the spokes before it dries in place. . it'll be a ton easier.

[WMW]

It works as well as any spoke prep from the major companies, eg: dt, wheelsmith.

Does it prevent corrosion?

[rainerhq]

I bought the one is sold in grocery store. Hope it works also.