Cornered Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I have to say that I started a post asking for help with this topic. I want to thank all that gave input. It was Dr. Bill that provided the best ( at least for me) solution. It is BLO (Boiled LinSeed Oil) and Gum Turpentine. I had a hard time finding the BLO. I tried Home Depot ect... I ended up getting it from ( don't laugh) England.... Yeap I used Ebay to get some. Dr. Bill did point out that this mixture will have a nice aroma. It did, but you might want to have the windows open so anyone living with you doesn't scream at you. Like my wife did. Oh well. I have copied the information from Dr Bills post. This will keep your speakers from cracking and will help recondition any dry spot you have. This stuff great ... I even think my speakers play better. Hope this help s. Here is the mixing ratio to use. To avoid the "sticky" part of BLO use this mixture: 3: Gum Turpentine 1: BLO This is the standard "maintenance" treatment for fine woods with oil finish used by those of us who are/were pipe organ builders. This mixture penetrates instead of laying on the surface to become tacky. It is VERY aromatic. Pleasantly so. I apply it annually to my K-Horns. Hope this helps. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 oh wow you should have googled first. I remember alot of places sell it like woodcraft.com, woodworker's supply, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Get it at WalMart - ask for gun stock oil, its BLO. About a dollor for 6 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I like these. One for the right, one for the left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornered Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 Yeah I know... It really was easier for me. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Somebody on here (might have been Andy) mentioned a 2/3 mineral spirits and 1/3 BLO mixture. I use that, and it works very well, although I always do this outside. Stickiness has never been an issue. Straight BLO, or stronger than 2/3 thinner-1/3 BLO will be an issue unless applied in small sections and removed promptly----it's pretty "thick/viscous" when used "straight up" or in stronger concentrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRBILL Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 There were a couple of tips that I learned from the Altar Guild in my 30 years as a parish priest. To remove candle drippings from wood: Lightly scrape most of it off with an old dinner knife (without contacting the wood). Spray lightly with WD-40, let stand for 15 minutes, buff dry, repeat if necessary. To remove dull grime from fine wood prior to oiling: Wash with apple cider vinegar soaked sponge. DRBILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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