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Re: Bore Oil

Author: L. Omar Henderson
Date: 2006-07-24 23:37

(Disclaimer - I sell a plant derived oil for woodwind instrument wood)
I do not remember a recommendation from a "reputable" source about the frequency of bore oiling? What hard evidence (other than anecdotal) do you have for oiling infrequently? I doubt that even the "experts" agree on an oiling schedule, age of the instrument at which it should be done, conditions of the wood which indicate oiling is necessary or prudent, or even possibly the type of oil to apply to the wood. If your brand name bore oil is colorless and clear it is probably light mineral oil which too often is sold as bore oil. I have found through experimentation and microscopic examination of multiple samples of Grenadilla wood that mineral oil is harmful to the wood over time. Ask yourself the question why name manufacturers sell mineral oil as bore oil when they do not use it to impregnate their instruments at manufacture? Why would I use it if they do not use it on their own wood? Are big brand name use and care products prudent and safe because of the name?
L. Omar Henderson

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