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250230 Christopher Swingley <cswingle@s...> 2014‑08‑30 Re: Galoot Refinishing Formula No 3
Tony,

On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 4:39 PM, Anthony Seo  wrote:
>> 50/50 olive oil and beeswax.
>
> I've used that mix as a patch lube for my muzzleloading guns.  The problem
> is that it never really dries, I have some that I made 8-9 years ago that
> still feel greasy.

That makes sense, Tony.  The places I use it (fabric, leather, brute
force tool handles) I don't mind if it doesn't dry rock hard.  Also, I
think my mix is more beeswax than oil, which is why I have to melt it
with a heat gun before I can get it liquidy enough to work easily.

Cheers,

Chris
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Christopher Swingley
Fairbanks, Alaska
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