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Re: Oiling Irons
- To: GARSON DANIEL <DANIEL_GARSON@NYMC.EDU>, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
- Subject: Re: Oiling Irons
- From: Thomas Randall <trandall@mhv.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 16:29:58 -0400
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At 03:20 PM 6/24/98 -0400, you wrote:
>
>I have a rusty piece of Odessa iron I would like to clean up. I intend
>to use a wire brush to remove the rust.
>I've heard conflicting viewpoints on whether or not I should put oil on
>it.
>
>Can anyone tell me about the oiling process? Specifically what
>type/brand of oil to use, and how much/how often?
>
>I read an article on the web by a guy who uses a product for gun barrels
>called "Sheath" to protect his irons. Has anyone
>else tried it?
>
>
>Thanks in advance for your responses.
>
>Dan
Dan,
I was told mineral oil is good, I've used it on my Canyon Diablo for the
last 10 years. Once a year. A thin coat is all that's needed.
What do you pros think of mineral oil? Bethany Sciences told me to use it
after I bought it. Seems to work VERY well.
Regards,
Tom Randall
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