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Old May 25, 2016   #38
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Originally Posted by creister View Post
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Are you suggesting to use the mineral oil on untreated lumber instead of buying treated lumber? I guess just brush it on?

Not really as the treated stuff would be better and it dries.
Mineral oil wont but if it completely soaks the wood no water will get in.
But in a pinch it would help preserve it.
I use it on my cutting boards.
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