I've had some emails about the Galoot No 1 finish so to speak so here 
is the info

First the webpage

http://oldetoolshop.com/j
ointer/formula.html

That pretty much explains how to make it.

Now for the FAQ that usually come up.

You can substitute turpentine for mineral spirits, works just the same.

Other folks have used carnauba or other waxes, but I prefer beeswax 
because of the price and availability around here.

Some have made this by shaving the wax into mineral spirits and after 
it dissolves, adding the linseed oil.  Never tried it, cause when I 
need it, I need it.

No, do no use straight or un boiled linseed oil.  You want this to dry quickly.

You do not have to break out the precision ruled laboratory beakers 
to make this.  I've been making this for 20 years now and always eye 
balled it.  The only thing that is critical is that there is at least 
enough linseed oil to the wax.  Not enough and it tends to 
harden.  If you get a bit too much oil, the oil floats to the top but 
I just keep stirring it back in and sooner or later it blends in.

Not enough thinner or spirits and it will harden but too much isn't 
that much of a problem.  I make up a little less than a pint at a 
time and I have to keep adding and mixing in spirits as time goes on.

Been asked about reheating it, and you can get away with it maybe one 
time but the linseed oil does start to coagulate and get funky.

After it is cooked and blended, I put it into a loosely covered 
container and stir it around once in a while until it is completely 
cooled although it can be used hot and works well on really dried out 
wood that way.

On metal, it's wipe on and wipe off.  With wood, I wipe it on and let 
it soak in a little before wiping.

Never had a problem with spontaneous combustion because of the 
linseed oil.  I'm not saying that it won't happen (and spare us the 
47 emails detailing such experiences) but even though this is a 
flammable mixture, I think the wax tends to inhibit that behavior.

S-x lube, never tried it.

Hope this helps

Tony (yawn...........)



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