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T. O'Heir · March 4, 2009, 08:55 PM

Any wood cleaner and a toothbrush.
"...the finish is tacky..." Sounds like somebody may have put pure linseed oil on it. The toothbrush should take it off. Turpentine thins it, but I'm not sure turpentine would be a good idea on fine wood.

March 4, 2009, 08:55 PM	#3
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Any wood cleaner and a toothbrush. "...the finish is tacky..." Sounds like somebody may have put pure linseed oil on it. The toothbrush should take it off. Turpentine thins it, but I'm not sure turpentine would be a good idea on fine wood. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!