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Osage and Dry heat? Revisited
superdav95:
--- Quote from: Pappy on January 16, 2023, 09:26:24 pm ---I just use regular cooking oil, just rub on belly, not real heavy. It mostly cooks away, I like to give it a day if I heated it much, some don’t and say cool is cool. Another thought with your checks, if the wood is not seasoned and still a little wet it can do that also. Pappy
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I do the same for minor corrections and such. Canola oil works for me. To get any excess oil left behind afterwards I wipe with a cloth after heating up the area then quickly wiping as the oils surface. Best of luck.
PEARL DRUMS:
I use zero oil and never have even tried it. The only time I get any checks is when the wood isn't dry enough. When its dry enough you can pour the heat to it and have zero side effects, like checks opening due to moisture expansion.
Selfbowman:
--- Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on January 17, 2023, 12:32:41 pm ---I use zero oil and never have even tried it. The only time I get any checks is when the wood isn't dry enough. When its dry enough you can pour the heat to it and have zero side effects, like checks opening due to moisture expansion.
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This x2 . That’s s scary pearl. You and me thinking alike.🤠🤠
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bentstick54:
Chris and Arvin. Are the backs of your staves sealed before you put any heat to them?
George Tsoukalas:
Yes, sir. Checks mean stave is not dry. I agree with PD and Arvin.
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