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Author:  Corky Long [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:52 am ]
Post subject:  Another tru oil question
I've been applying Truoil on some necks - so far I like it a lot. Very easy (and almost fun) to apply, has a nice lustre, and it even smells good.

Anyway, I've been using a cloth to apply it, but the cloth is getting stiff after a couple of hours (obviously, the Tru oil on the cloth is drying out.)

What's the approach to reusing the same cloth, or using cloth that's cheap and displosable. Are paper towels a bad idea? In Robbie's tutorial, he cautions about proper disposal - risk of spontaneous combustion - so I'm wondering how I use this finish without going through four tee shirts per guitar :roll: :lol:

Thanks.
Author:  David Newton [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another tru oil question
You can't re-use it, toss it.
I think there are some sort of paper towels you can use, the blue shop towels?
I used old T-shirt cloth, just a small square.
Author:  Bryan Bear [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another tru oil question
David has it exactly right. cut up an old well worn t-shirt. You're not making "rags" just small pieces. Use a new one for every coat. A piece with cured tr-oil will have sharp corners and ruin the finish.
Author:  Chris Pile [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another tru oil question
Quote:
You can't re-use it, toss it.


Don't just toss it.
Take it outside and lay it flat to dry, or hang it somewhere away from anything flammable.
When it's completely dry (give it a couple days) - then you can toss it.
Author:  Corky Long [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another tru oil question
Thanks! Good tips, all.
Author:  Michael.N. [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another tru oil question
Place it in a glass jar with an airtight lid. Few drops of Turpentine substitute will keep it sweet.
Author:  two dogs [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another tru oil question
I can cut up one t shirt rag into about 50 little pieces. When I want to use a paper towel, I use coffee filters. They're pretty well lint free and cheaper, too.
Author:  Stuart Gort [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Another tru oil question
T-shirt material is "cotton knit" or "double knit" at a fabric store. Since my wife spends time in there I always have her pick up a few yards of it. Then when she gets home I make her cut it into squares for me. She's very obedient.

Throw them away after each use and have a bunch onhand when using Tru-Oil. As soon as it starts curing it stops going down smoothly.
Author:  dunwell [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Another tru oil question
Shotgun cleaning patches. Dirt cheap and usually lint free. Check them before buying if you can to see if the edges unravel easily, if not then they are good.

Alan D.
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