Hi Again,

As a PS to my earlier rant, I recall one (or more) of my sources re
oldtimer use of linseed oil describing how they'd set the butt end of a
plane in about one inch of raw linseed oil and (adding more oil if/as
needed) let it stand there until the oil wicked up and beaded on the top
front end of the plane. I do not recommend doing that. Bill Gustafson
once described trying it out of curiosity and winding up with a plane so
heavy that it was awkward to use.

Best,
Bob