This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment James Grebe said:"Tung oil does that" James, >From my experience, I've found that Tung Oil does NOT do that! However, = there are two types of "Tung Oil" finish that is available. One is the = natural Tung Oil w/o any additives. The other has additives to make it = set up harder. Under some conditions, the Pure Tung Oil will slightly = soften, but it won't get "gummy" as described. Now, let's blame the real culprit. My suspicion is that someone used = Linseed Oil! All of the symptoms described point in that direction.=20 I use Tung Oil on the top of my Grand Bench. It has never exhibited = these symptoms!! EVER! In the past, (before extensive work/study in = Piano Tech and Finishing), I used Linseed Oil as a finish. Each time it = was a disaster! The darned stuff never set up! It was pretty, but it was = also a mess! To get rid of the darned stuff, I recommend heavily swabbing the sharps = with Acetone and/or commercial grade lacquer thinner. (Yes, there is a = difference in grades of Lacquer Thinner.) Use a fine 3M pad to smooth = and swab. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/b8/fc/97/97/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC