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The three common oils used for waterproofing wood are linseed, walnut, and tung. Tung oil is typically found as a mix in most commercial products. Raw tung oil is often more expensive than other oils, so it is usually used on smaller wood projects. Walnut oil is the same product you’ll find next to olive oil in the grocery store. Due to nut allergies, walnut oil cannot be used commercially.  Linseed oil can be purchased at most DIY repair shops, but many of these products are sold as raw or boiled. Boiled linseed oil contains metal drying agents that are poisonous. You can still use this product on outdoor patio equipment, but you should not use it for anything involving food.  Linseed oil can also be bought without metal drying agents. Seek out raw linseed oil if you want a safe coat on certain woods like your kitchen counter top. Scope out your project and decide which wooden surfaces you want to treat with oil. For larger projects like a patio deck, consider using an exterior stain and deck sealant. Oil is good for smaller based wooden objects like a cutting board, table, counter top, or baseball bat.  Make a list of surfaces you want to treat. This will help you know how much oil to purchase. A good thing about treating with oil is that the oil stays good for several years. Purchase the oil that best suits your treating needs. Purchase a large container of oil. It is better to have too much than too little. You can create a stronger treatment and sealant by mixing the oil with turpentine and apple cider vinegar. Mix one part oil (tung, linseed, or walnut), one part turpentine oil, and ½ part apple cider vinegar. This mixture will preserve your oil supply and will create a more durable finish.  Mix the ingredients in a metal container, like an empty coffee container. Mix the liquids until everything is blended. It isn’t necessary to create a mixture, but many wood enthusiasts advise this type of concoction. Any surface imperfections will be more noticeable after the oil is applied. The oil or oil mixture will highlight all the colors in the wood. Use thick sandpaper or a metal file for any imperfections that are visible from the surface. Scrape with the sandpaper or file until the wood looks even.  Finish by sanding the whole surface with fine grit (220) sandpaper. This will prep the surface to absorb the oil. Sweep the area or rub away any scraps with a dry cloth before applying the oil. The wood must be dry before treating with oil. Fold a lint-free rag and keep other scrap rags nearby. Folding the rag removes rough edges and stops potential snags when spreading the oil. Put on thick rubber gloves when handling turpentine and other products with mineral spirits. Pour a small amount of oil on the rag’s surface. Don’t apply the oil directly to the wood. Rub the oil with the grain by moving from the interior to the exterior. Be careful not to touch the oil while it’s absorbing. Concentrate on getting an even coat. Apply more oil instead of rubbing too hard to release the oil from the rag. Don’t leave any standing puddles of oil. Wait about 30 minutes for the oil to settle into the wood. Wipe the surface with a clean cloth to remove excess oil. Leave the wood to cure for 24 hours, or until it is dry. Waterproofing with oil takes longer than waterproofing with sealants. Rub the surface with “0000” (very fine) steel wool. Apply another layer of oil onto the wood. Repeat the same drying times and sanding with steel wool. Let it cure for several days to several weeks before using the wood. You will know if it is finished being cured if you can slide your fingers across the surface smoothly.

summary: Decide which oil to use. Purchase the oil. Create a mixture. Prepare the wood before applying the oils. Prepare yourself. Apply the first coat. Let the coat dry. Apply two more coats of oil.


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Keep a strong magnet around, and you can magnetize some types of steel with a couple minutes of work. This turns the steel into a weak magnet that loses its magnetism over time. This method is ideal for magnetizing a screwdriver, nail, or needle just before use so they are attracted to metal and won’t easily get lost. You can also use it to restore magnetism to an old compass needle or another weakened magnet. You can use any magnet to "pass on" the magnetism to the steel, but ordinary refrigerator magnets will have a very weak effect. Neodymium or other rare-earth magnets are good options, available at home improvement stores, hobby stores, or specialized online magnet stores. You can also purchase a "tool magnetizer" designed for this purpose. If the steel isn’t attracted to the magnet, it can't be turned into a magnet itself. Also note that this method is easiest to use on long, thin pieces of steel, such as screwdrivers or nails, but will work on any shape of steel. If you're considering purchasing stainless steel and can't investigate it before buying, ask the manufacturer what type of steel it is. You'll want "ferritic" stainless steel or stainless steel graded as part of the "400 series." Coincidentally, the varieties that can be magnetized tend to be cheaper, but that's not universally true. Hold the steel object in one hand. Stick the magnet anywhere on the steel about halfway along its length, then drag it to one tip. Repeat several times, stroking only in one direction, and only along half of the steel. The more you do this, the more magnetized the steel will become. You can magnetize a ball bearing or other small, steel object by rubbing the steel along the magnet, instead of vice versa. Flip the magnet over so the other pole touches the steel. Place it against the steel at the midpoint again, but drag it the other way, toward the end of the steel that wasn't rubbed earlier. Repeat until the steel can pick up a paper clip, or continue to rub to increase the strength slightly. If you're not sure where the two poles are located on the magnet, test them using a second magnet. One pole will attract a surface of the other magnet, and the opposite pole will repel the same surface.

summary: Use this to quickly make a temporary magnet. Find a strong magnet. Test the steel's reaction to the magnet. Stroke the magnet along half the steel, repeatedly. Stroke the opposite end of the magnet along the other half.


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Making suggestions to calm someone down may not be appropriate for someone who clearly doesn't want help; however, it can be appropriate if the angry person is seeking help in calming down. It can also help when conversation is not productive or is escalating and a break is warranted. Breathing deeply can be effective in regulating emotions. Give the person these instructions:  Breathe in for a count of four, hold for a count of four, and exhale for a count of four. Make sure they are breathing with their diaphragm rather than with their chest. When the person breathes with their diaphragm, their belly extends out (they should be able to feel it with their hand). Do this as many times as necessary until the person starts feeling calmer. Tell the other person that they don't need to react right away. Counting can help put off angry feelings for the moment.  Suggest that the other person gives themselves time to sort out feelings by counting to 10. Help the person take their mind off the anger by distracting them. You can tell a joke or watch a video. You can reassure the person that you care about their anger, but you can also say that it may be a good idea to change their focus for a few minutes to help them cool off. Removing the person from a situation will help them calm down.  Suggest going for a walk, getting outdoors, or otherwise removing themselves from the situation.
summary: Assess the situation before making suggestions. Tell the person to take deep breaths. Ask the person to count to 10. Distract the person. Suggest taking a walk.