[meteorite-list] Linseed/Flaxseed Oil

[William Bagwell]

Apologies to those who already know this. The old warning about oily rags 
catching fire is true, just that petroleum oil is very unlikely to do 
this so most people ignore the warnings. Natural oils are more likely to 
do this, with Linseed/Flaxseed topping the list. Not only can it catch 
fire, it *will* catch fire if left wadded up.

Sorry, I have no clue about using it on meteorites. Be great on wooden 
handled magnet sticks.
-- 
William

On Thursday 14 June 2012, Michael Bross wrote:
> Hi everyone
>
> By sheer coincidence I met someone advising to use Linseed/Flaxseed oil
> to protect and finish an antique wood furniture. (from my 100 years old
> grandma, btw)
>
> He also uses that oil to protect and nourish very old coins or other
> old, oxidized artifacts he founds.
>
> Has anyone used that oil for meteorites ? I am thinking about
> potentially high rusting meteorites...
> And... what are the outcomes ?
>
> Thanks for any feedback
>
>
> Michael B.