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why are the older cigar rolling board so expensive and most are in need of repair??
 

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I'll guess by saying, it was a good hard wood to use that was available at that time.
 

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what do you put on your vintage boards so they won't dry out??
 

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I don't have the need to condition my vintage boards.
These vintage boards you see out there when made, I believe, where conditioned with a paste of wax and oil.
One I bought looked to be nearly new old stock. It is impervious to water.
My other one that has separated to a degree still retains its finish.
Another cross cut black walnut board I bought new I treated with mineral oil initially and haven't redone it at all.
I do dampen them with water when I work on them.
It seems, a lot of these vintage boards have shrinkage to them. It makes me wonder if they were fully dry to start.
 

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That is unusual with the tuck on a mount then on the board. Very nice!

I thought it was really neat you can tell it has been paired to the board for many years on the bottom side it was also an outline where it had been mounted for a lot of years both sides has dips in the wood from wear after many years of use
 
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