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Frank,
FYI:
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Steel-Wool.html
Unless otherwise specified, hardware store steel wool is coated with a process oil.
Here’s the “otherwise specified”:
I’ve not had a problem with the oiled stuff and finishes,but for pipe sweating it might be a problem as you found.
Best,
Craig