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Old 09-25-2023, 05:12 PM
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Just linseed oil and a lot of steel wool between coats. The wood was so old/dry the first couple coats dried really quickly.



I used goo gone to easily remove what was left of the old cloth black tape on the handle.
I just asked my mom and she said it was a mix of turpentine and linseed oil. I know what you mean about dry wood sucking up finish. Vanishes right before your eyes.

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