Clean engine oil
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Janet Pizaro on Oct 06, 2015Although it is now environmentally friendly it should help protect the wood.Helpful Reply
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Z on Oct 06, 2015Motor oil used to be used quite often to settle the dust on dirt roads and to preserve wood after it had used for its intended purpose, but my guess is that's frowned upon now. I'm not sure if the Environmental Protection Agency has something to say about new oil uses though. I don't think I'd make a habit of using it on something one would need to touch often though. I have to add that the latch you made is pretty darn neat looking. I just noticed you are in the UK, so I have no clue what agency you have there or what they'd say about the use of clean oil.Helpful Reply
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Tell on Oct 06, 2015Thank you for taking the time to reply becky , very informative, Kind regards TerryHelpful Reply
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Nancy Nesbitt on Oct 06, 2015I don't know about the oil issue, but I love the latch you built!Helpful Reply
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Tell on Oct 06, 2015Thank you Nancy.Helpful Reply
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Marlene on Oct 07, 2015Growing up our parents and other small farmers used, used motor oil on burlap for back scratchers to kill lice, flies, horseflies that would get on farm animals. And around the sheds we used motor oil, clean or used to oil everything that squeaked stuck or whatever problem it gave us. And the wood will be dark and oily, but it won't rot.Helpful Reply
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Tell on Oct 07, 2015Thanks Marlene, that's so interesting, I would like to know if there were any other uses for new or used engine oil in times gone byHelpful Reply
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Gary Kerbein on Oct 08, 2015Like any oil for wood, it will soak in and over time need to be replenished, but will serve your purposes well, will shed water. I use Linseed oil for about everything outdoors, takes a while to dry but love the glow, it too has to be replenishedHelpful Reply
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Tell on Oct 08, 2015Thank you gary.Helpful Reply
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Shi2213715 on Oct 09, 2015They say motor oil around the foundation of a house will keep termites awayHelpful Reply
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Clymnclytn on Oct 10, 2015Motor oil serves for most purposes that you use and non eatable oil. The problem with motor oil is that it is petroleum based (even synthetics) and lasts a lot longer that organic based oils. that sounds great, doesn't it? What it means is that when the oils runs or washes down it doesn't break down. it collects and remains as a toxin in the soil or water sheds. So even though motor oil is a great product for many purposes, the same reason that it keeps termites away, is the reason it is harmful to humans and the environment. It is especially toxic to the delicate balance of microbes needed for healthy soil.Helpful Reply
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Theresa Bradshaw on Oct 10, 2015Here in the states farmers and ranchers use, used motor oil to paint their fence posts to keep them from rotting. As its used its not pretty but it keeps the posts lasting longer.Helpful Reply
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