I have an old hair dryer in my shop that works wonders for drawing oil out of wood. I always noted an excess of oil where the wood meets the metal, and this is where the dryer comes in handy. Within a few seconds of applying heat, the oil beads up on the surface where it can be wiped off. This process removes the bulk of the oil, but does not remove any staining left over. I imagine that this is where a chemical process would be beneficial. Cheers!

Last edited by Roundsworth; 09/09/10 05:53 PM.
GMC(SW) - USN, Retired (1978-2001)