~  -----Original Message-----
~  From: owner-oldtools@l...
~  [mailto:owner-oldtools@l...]On Behalf Of Steve
~  Reynolds
~  Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 6:29 PM
~  To: pcbethke@n...
~  Cc: oldtools@l...
~  Subject: Re: Soaking Planes In Oil
~
~       Which prompts me to ask if there is a way to
~  get water back into the cell wall before putting oil
~  in the free spaces?
~
~  WARNING!     WARNING!        WARNING!
~  PROBABLE DUMBASS IDEA AHEAD!
~
~       What if someone, not me mind ya, was to steam
~  a dried out woodie for awhile

The process of reconditioning timber that has distorted through
improper drying involves something similar to controlled steaming (I
believe).

~  ................. then dip it in some oil
~  (linseed, tung, boiled or otherwise)?

While still hot?

~  ................ Would that
~  be good, bad, or indifferent?

Interesting? Even spectacular?

Man or mouse, Steve? 8-).

Jeff