Please pardon me opening up an old thread, but just a comment on Linseed oil;
To preserve and feed wood, raw linseed is best, especially if cut with turpentine, as this helps it penetrate.
If after giving the stock all it can take, it is rubbed hard dry with a cloth, no surface build -up will occur, and no stickiness.
After this initial "feeding", the stock can have a little oil applied Very sparingly, just a few drops, and rubbed out with the hand until it feels hot due to friction. Put it to one side for a while, then polish hard again with a cloth.
This can be done at any time to refresh the finish and will do no harm.
The problem with linseed, is if too much is applied and this can create a thick gummy layer as Ward describes, Especially if boiled linseed is used.
With linseed, it is good to remember that the oil that is rubbed Off is what counts!
Thanks for your time,
Richard.
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