Anyone have any idea how long it would take aplane treated like this
with raw oil to dry well enough to use?

Tom Ellis Dayton OH


> -----Original Message----- From: oldtools-bounces@r...> [mailto:oldtools-
> bounces@r...] On Behalf Of> T&J Holloway Sent: Tuesday, November 25,
> 2008 11:59 AM To: oldtools Subject: Re: [OldTools] finishes for
> beech planes
>>
>       "In the case of new planes it is a good plan to soak> them well
>       with > linseed oil a short time before using, and then, by well
>       rubbing the > surfaces, a dull finish is obtain, and by
>       following this with an > occasional rub, the surfaces are kept
>       clean and in good condition. > Some people oil a new plane by
>       removing the wedge and irons,> stopping > up the mouth on the
>       face with putty, and then filling the mouth with > linseed oil,
>       leaving it until the oil exudes from the pores and the > end of
>       the stock; it is allowed to dry, and then polished with >
>       friction."
>>      Tom Holloway
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