Even if the Tibet Almond Stick doesn't do what it is supposed to do ("Wipe out furniture scratches quick-as-a-wink), I want it anyway, because the can is a work of art. I would buy it even if it contained toxic waste mixed with glass shards.
As a remodeling contractor, I benefit greatly from a well-designed tool. One tool I especially like is the Tibet Almond Stick. I always have one in my toolbox. It is a remarkable quick fix for minor scratches in wood finishes. One swipe and the scratches disappear (or are greatly diminished!) Great for touching up wood floors, furniture, wood countertops, trim, etc. I have no idea how it works. — Rock Heindel
Reader comment: Bob says:
Saw your boingboing post on Tibet Almond Sticks–yeah, great for blending in
wood finish scratches, but there's an even cooler "off label" musical use
that a folk singer/guitar player turned me on to 30 years ago (before
Gore-Tex coated guitar strings).The light oil and fine grit impregnated into the wrapped cloth "stick" are
perfect for rejuvenating old guitar strings. Just run the stick up and down
the strings. Snap them against the fret board a few times and then wipe off
each string to remove the residue. It'll make an incredible howling sound as
you pinch each string with a clean cloth and go up and down its length.
This gets the build up of dirt, grit, sweat, and "finger cheese" out from
between the strings' windings. What's left behind is a light, slick coating
of oil that inhibits rust and tarnish on the steel strings. Makes a set of
old acoustic guitar sound new and brilliant again.I think the formulation for the Almond Sticks has changed a little over the
years (thanks, EPA), but it still works.Sorry, won't make much difference on nylon uke strings!
