Wheel stickum

[John Powers]

Unlike some people, I did not run out in search of a hand grinder last year. There was one in a box at the thrift store so I calmly walked over and bought it. Covered the old crummy wheel with weldwood and put a piece of 10 oz veg tanned tooling leather over it. I know it's been mentioned but what do I put on the leather to get the green crayon stuff to stick to the wheel? Right now it will not stick. Thanks

[Curt Putnam]

Mineral Oil is the most often mentioned, I've also heard of Neatsfoot and BLO being used and one mention of motor oil.

[Tony Zaffuto]

Mineral oil or Marvel Mystery Oil does it for me.

[jamie shard]

Mineral oils works great. Just add a few drops to green block to help soften it as you rub, a little goes a long way.