I use neatsfoot and have had no problems.
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>Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:54 AM
>To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu
>Subject: [NSP] Correct grade of oi l?
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>
> Hi
>
> Being very new to piping I get a bit confused about the
>right type
> of oil for the pipes .Some say neatsfoot oil some say
>paraffin oil some
> say olive oil, I am sure someone recommends Castrol GTX !
>Can someone
> enlighten me on the reasons for one type of oil over the
>other? Or is
> it just tradition? I have always used ...... it must be the
>best, or is
> there some science behind the choices?
>
> Regards Graham
>
>
> Graham Wright
>
> Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
>
> University of Surrey
>
> Guildford
>
> Surrey GU2 7XH
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> TEL:01483682613
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