Greetings! I am wondering if anyone
can offer advice on how to treat/preserve old farm equipment. We have several
large pieces including a manure spreader, seeder, and a few wagons.
Unfortunately, we do not have room in our barn for storing these pieces during
the winter months so we have been covering them with tarps. The donor had
previously treated these pieces by brushing old motor oil on the metal and
creosote on the wood. One other source suggested brushing the metal with WD-40
and treating the wood with an equal parts mixture of boiled linseed oil and
turpentine.
Thankfully, the donor is willing to
pay for any chemicals/supplies necessary, as well as new tarps. Are the methods
listed above acceptable, or is there a better way to treat these
pieces?
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Many thanks for any suggestions or
advice!
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