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Hobomonk, this recipe lacks one thing-a healthy dash of essence of ramps (Allium tricoccum). Having lived in WVa for a few years where the olfactory challenged can even purchase ramp wine, I can assure you that I am well aware of the enormous potential of this additive to keep finished surfaces looking untouched.
 
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True words my friend! Without the doing and developing, refining the skill, not even the most expensive tool will get you anywhere. Here in Africa, I have seen the most incredible work done with primative even crude tools. Skill and determination was/is the most important ingredient….
 
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I absolutely love danish oil, particularly the walnut colored variety. I've long forgotten the chemical composition; someone smarter than me can comment on this. I just know that it handles wetsanding very well. At higher grits, the dust combines with the oil, thus filling the pores with a dense paste. After proper drying & multiple coats, the finish is almost mirror-like. Satiny smooth. It's my favorite finish by far. Although I usually purchase it from the hardware store, I see no reason why you can't get it straight from the pastry:)
 
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Randy, Homer had a strong influence on me and got me started in refinishing as well. I can't even imagine the volume of his "magic elixar" that I used in stripping furniture. It is truly surprising what can sometimes be found underneath pieces of furniture with alligatored and blackened finishes.

If memory serves me (which it doesn't always do) I believe that the original Formby's stripper was formulated with equal parts of acetone, toluene, xylene, benzene and methanol. This is not a product that I would recommend using today due to the benzene, toluene and xylene components. But back then I was much younger and did not worry about such things.
 
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