Over-oiling exterior of pipes?

[Andrew Lenz]

I had someone e-mail me about oiling his pipes:

"The oil [provided by Naill] was not well absorbed last time [year ago] in many spots leaving a shiny finish looking like a varnish. At the time, I just left it hoping that through use it would eventually dull out or come off. It hasn't. Its not noticable unless you closely examine the pipes.
I want to remove the finish but not harm the wood."

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Andrew

[Iain Sherwood]

The Naill oil is basically tung oil; it does gum up in the combing if over-applied. I would suggest using mineral spirits and a stiff bristle brush to get off the excess, then WAX the exterior using Renaissance in several applications over several weeks to bring the wood sheen up.

[Piper Jake]

Danish Oil for Naill Pipes. Striaght from the horse's mouth.