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273435 John Ruth <johnrruth@h...> 2021‑04‑11 Re: Removing oil from wood
Claudio and Assembled Galooterati,

> On Apr 11, 2021, at 5:26 PM, Claudio DeLorenzi  wrote:
> 
> " I've got many oiled old tools, but almost all oils eventually polymerize
over time.  Very few don't, so it would be interesting to find out what was
used. "

Christian started this thread by writing "I bought a Paramiko no 10 plane not
long ago, it is in good condition, except the front knob and tote are saturated
with machine oil."

Auto Engine Oil, a.k.a. Motor Oil, getting accidentally spilled on Tools is
commonplace...

So, it may be an oil which resists polymerization.

That said, if you wish to try to polymerize the   oil, my SWAG would be to use
"Japan Dryer"

John Ruth
In rainy Metuchen, NJ

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