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Stringsalive
 Post subject: Oiling Fingerboards
PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:28 pm 
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Hey guys,

I think there's been a thread on this before, but I couldn't find it - so I apologize if this is doubled.

I've always been of the notion that oiling a fingerboard is not necessary, and in some cases a detriment. However, I don't know why that is. I had a friend ask about oiling his Fingerboards on a couple of gibson archtops, and was asking me to recommend a type of product for ebony or rosewood. Are there any merits to oiling a fingerboard infrequently?

Also, do any such products react poorly I finishes (I build classicals and only ever french polish - don't know anything about other finishes.)
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SteveSmith
 Post subject: Re: Oiling Fingerboards
PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:40 pm 
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I use Howard's Feed and Wax - and only on the fretboard. I do mine about once a year after a light scrub with 0000 steel wool. I'll use it on repairs unless the fret board looks brand new.

Here's a thread that should help http://luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=44637&p=589988&hilit=howards#p589988

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Lonnie J Barber
 Post subject: Re: Oiling Fingerboards
PostPosted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:45 pm 
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Lemon Oil work fine
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 Post subject: Re: Oiling Fingerboards
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Hmmm...


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 Post subject: Re: Oiling Fingerboards
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I always liked canning wax. It's cheap, rubs in with a cloth rag and steel wools down nicely. Once done, yer done.
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I use the stuff from Stew Mac . Mainly because I bought it early when I started and didn't realize there were many more options . Now that I have it , oh well it does work good

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