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| | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 | I'm sure this has been discussed before, however a quick search showed 400 results with everything but what I was looking for.
I seem to remember a discussion that using used motor oil is a good preservative for the wood bed in our trucks.
Pros and cons?
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 265 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 265 | Used oil is sure the Poor Boy method.😀
Great for those who don’t mind the old oil smell.
An old friend of mine who owned a local sawmill, used to douse his machine shop floor that way. Wood plank floor, of course.
This was 50 or more years ago, and it still smells today, though Ralph is long gone.
I find it a pleasant and nostalgic smell ,though others may not.
But your descendants might like it!
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