Wayne writes: "I also plan on coating everything with lindseed oil and 
am asking if this is acceptable or discouraged."

As a matter of fact the new owner of the Beez Neez Apiary Supply in 
Snohomish Washington, the place I get a lot of my stuff, is now offering to 
dip new wooden ware in a heated solution of bees wax and lindseed oil.  Not 
sure of the proportions, but he said he learned of it from some folks at 
the University of Washington.  He is recomending it to his customers.  It 
sure smells good.

Steve Noble

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