GBExpat
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With the metal removed from the wood ...
First round, I would use a de-oiled ½biscuit of 0000 steelwool dipped in a ~3:1 BLO:MS mixture to thoroughly scrub the surface. Afterwards I would wipe off the resulting GOO, buff the wood with a clean rag and put it in front of a fan in a low-RH place for a day.
If at the end of that time it appeared to need more, I would apply hand-rubbed apps of the BLO, rubbing vigorously and letting sit for 15-30 minutes before GOO removal, buffing and fan-time.
I would repeat as required.
