[Jewelry making - Article 00511] - [Orchid] Prepare & care for a steel bench block?

[Bruce Rees]

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    Here's a newbie question for the list.. I just bought a new steel
    bench block and it arrived coated in a protective oil of some sort,
    I'm wondering how best to prepare it for use and how to maintain it? 
    I was thinking using oil to prevent rust etc might not be a great
    idea as it would transfer to the silver and need to be cleaned off
    before soldering.. Thanks in advance for any advice!  

Bruce. 

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