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improving tension strength of woods with walnut oil

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Jim Davis:
Oil such as boiled linseed oil makes a great finish that helps waterproof woo, but  woods are already 3 to 4 times stronger in tension than in compression. It is true that tension fractures are sudden and without warning, while compression failures are often preceded by the taking of  set/string follow.

Oil will not improve tension strength. I won't be back to argue about  this. If you doubt it, do  some research outside forums and social media.

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