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Navy · 10-14-2003, 08:30 PM

Hi Frank,

I leave it alone.
My standard practice is to do a thorough cleaning on the bore and toggle train path and then wipe the exterior surfaces with Renaissance Wax-yes, I wax the metal.
I feel that the remaining oxidation and old cruddy grease establish the bona fides for the piece. The RenWax preserves the metal better than oil, preserves but "arrests" the oxidation to stabalize the piece. It also looks better than oil, IMHO.

As for how I find these things, well, I spend an inordinate amount of time looking, probably 2-3 hours per day on the 'net and/or telephone. There aren't any short cuts that I know about.

Speakin' of finding others, I have another 1938 KM S/42 rig due in tomorrow, only it is property marked on rear strap.

Now, if I could figger out how to post pix on this thing, I'd be much, much happier...and could post pix of new arrivals without having to bug Ed Tinker or the capo tutti capo, mr Sabato.

Tom A
Wastin' away in Huntsgaritaville

10-14-2003, 08:30 PM	#14
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi Frank, I leave it alone. My standard practice is to do a thorough cleaning on the bore and toggle train path and then wipe the exterior surfaces with Renaissance Wax-yes, I wax the metal. I feel that the remaining oxidation and old cruddy grease establish the bona fides for the piece. The RenWax preserves the metal better than oil, preserves but "arrests" the oxidation to stabalize the piece. It also looks better than oil, IMHO. As for how I find these things, well, I spend an inordinate amount of time looking, probably 2-3 hours per day on the 'net and/or telephone. There aren't any short cuts that I know about. Speakin' of finding others, I have another 1938 KM S/42 rig due in tomorrow, only it is property marked on rear strap. Now, if I could figger out how to post pix on this thing, I'd be much, much happier...and could post pix of new arrivals without having to bug Ed Tinker or the capo tutti capo, mr Sabato. Tom A Wastin' away in Huntsgaritaville