On 13 Jan 2010 at 10:46, amble skuse wrote: > I was advised to use linseed oil on a flute, is this a big no-no for > pipes? >
Linseed oil has a mixed reputation. In the past there have been horror stories of Highland pipes cracking in a distressing manner after the application of linseed oil. I think there is a particular difficulty with wood which has been inadequately seasoned or exposed to sunlight without oiling. This produces small cracks in the woodwhich the linseed oil lubricates, generating bigger cracks. I wonder whether in the case of the GHB these were drones made from inferior (soft)wood finished in black. Barry To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
