On Sat, 15 Jul 2000 23:12:38 -0500, Gary Roberts wrote:

>If the 
>split doesn't affect use or looks, why worry? Besides, when you get 
>really old and gray and your skin starts looking dry and crinkly, 
>would you want someone to apply linseed oil to you?

All I can say is, people whose skin starts looking dry and crinkly spend a 
load of money on oils and creams to try looking smooth.  Think "Oil of 
Olay."  Maybe we should try it on a plane?  NOT.

Personally, I find that one or two coats of thinned linseed brings out the 
color and figure of an old, dull woodie nicely, and wax keeps it looking 
nice.


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