Just a quick video comparison between 2 rifle stocks - one had 8 coats of boiled linseed oil, the other had 3 coats. Hoping this might interest you good folk out there. Turkish Mauser had 8 coats ...
Raw vs Boiled Linseed Oil on M1 Garand Stock? Im getting ready to refinish my stock. I ordered some raw linseed oil because I read that was originally used on them in WW2 and that the raw stuff actually ages to a reddish hue, unlike the boiled stuff....but takes much much longer to dry.
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Read on for a step-by-step description of how to refinish a standard wooden rifle stock. First, remove the stock from the firearm if possible. This makes it easier to work with and lessens the chance that you accidentally damage the finish while you are working. Once you have the stock on its own, you can begin.
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How do I Refinish Stock with Tung Oil? ... Applying tung oil after removing the existing finish is a traditional method of refinishing wooden rifle stocks that's still used today. Other oils such as linseed oil may be suitable as well, but tung oil produces a protective coating that only needs to be reapplied once a year. Items you will need. Tung oil. Sandpaper (medium grit).0000 steel wool ...
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If I wanted to give the stock a look of a well maintained rifle of the period, as opposed to a rifle straight out of the Armory Packing Case, I’d go with the original finish from the Armory (linseed or tung oil), and then devote my time and effort to using the constantly rubbing in of many coats of (boiled) linseed oil (or my beeswax finish below).
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I'm refinishing a rifle stock that I believe is walnut. I was planning on using pure tung oil but have been hearing a lot about boiled linseed oil as well. I've read that the BLO will weep from the wood as the rifle heats up from shooting. I guess I'm asking your advice on what I should use, what's easier to apply for a novice, what types of ...
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Once you get the stain color where you want it I put on a coat boiled lindseed oil and let it dry. Once dry I would take a cloth and dip it into the boiled lindseed oil and dab on ground pumice to wipe down the stock to take down any excess, then repeat multiple times. Its a little bit faster application and more durable finish if you use a ...
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Boiled Linseed Oil is not actually “boiled” like the name suggests, rather, it is chemically modified to encourage faster drying. Slow drying oils are a good thing, but regular linseed oil can take weeks or even months to fully cure in cold weather and that’s just too stinking long. Boiled Linseed Oil will dry in only a few days give or ...
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2-4-2012· Zeke has the answer. Every year after hunting season I rub my gunstocks with a light coat of boiled linseed oil. The brand I have is Hoppe's and it comes in a small bottle. Put a small amount in the palm of your hand and rub it into the stock. The ideas is to
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1-10-2014· An easy way to refinish your gun stock. After removing the old varnish it's simply a matter of sanding and rubbing the boiled linseed oil into the wood. Be sure to rub off the extra oil during
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A rifle's original finish can become compromised from wear, weather, accident or abuse. A popular method for refinishing a rifle stock is by hand-rubbing it with boiled linseed oil. Linseed oil is sold "raw" in its pure form, and it's added to oil-based paints. Boiled linseed oil is more often used on
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2-4-2014· Gunstock Sanding and Finishing THE RIGHT WAY How to use Boiled Linseed Oil and Paste Wax for a Wood Finish BLO and How to Refinish a Rifle Stock woodworkweb
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7-7-2012· Just a quick video comparison between 2 rifle stocks one had 8 coats of boiled linseed oil, the other had 3 coats. Hoping this might interest you good folk out there. Turkish Mauser had 8 coats
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Just doing some wood care to my wooden stock rifles. Rubbed in Boiled Linseed Oil into wood stocks, let soak for 24 hours and then wiped off excess. Also show some Waterlox applications.
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29-3-2014· GUNSTOCK FINISHING Why Boiled Linseed Oil is BEST How to use Boiled Linseed Oil and Paste Wax for a Wood Finish Refinishing A Gun Stock Using Boiled Linseed Oil / Winchester Model 50
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12-2-2017· Today was my first time using boiled linseed oil and I'm very pleased with how easy and forgiving it is. I stripped the factory finish off a new shotgun, this was a bit nerve racking because I could potentially ruin a new gun, but in order to properly fit a recoil pad I had to try it.
Get PriceGun Stock Oil Finish Comparison The sections below compare Linseed Oil to Tung Oil finishes on the same section of a gun stock. The gun used for this demonstration is a Turkish Model 1903 8mm Mauser Rifle made in 1940 with serial number 29147.
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17-6-2009· When I was looking around the 'net about ways to refinish rifle stocks, it appeared there was two camps as far as oil finish is concerned: boiled linseed oil and tung oil. After reading alot of impressions, I went with boiled linseed oil and I could not be happier. I read somewhere this quotation:
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A rifle's original finish can become compromised from wear, weather, accident or abuse. A popular method for refinishing a rifle stock is by hand-rubbing it with boiled linseed oil. Linseed oil is sold "raw" in its pure form, and it's added to oil-based paints. Boiled linseed oil is more often used on
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Many high quality stocks have been ‘oil finished’ and this too will depend on what sort of oil is used. Traditional ‘boiled linseed oil’ finish is not really boiled but treated so that it dries in contact with air. Many oil finishes may go darker with time and also mask the natural beauty of a good piece of walnut.
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27-4-2011· Refinishing a surplus M14 stock. This is a discussion on Refinishing a surplus M14 stock within the Stock forums, part of the Rifle Forum category; I have recently acquired a surplus M14 stock from Numrich and wish to refinish it as close to mil spec as possible. Does the old
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17-12-2007· I'm refinishing a gun stock and it's my first time useing Tung Oil. It says to apply with grain let dry 5-10min and wipe off excess oil. I tryed that and the oil seems a little tacky,I tryed wipeing down after 5-10min drying but it seems like it's pointless.. Why
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Which Oil is Best for M1 Garand Stock Refinishing? by Chip Lohman Friday, April 14, 2017. is a misnomer since boiled linseed oil includes added chemicals for faster drying than raw linseed oil. Linseed oil is generally easier to apply than Tung oil which is non-toxic and m1 garand rifle stock refinishing linseed oil tung oil
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10-10-2016· Boiled Linseed Oil versus Tung Oil for the Winchester Stock Thread starter majspud; Start date It's a running joke on one of the Mosin Nagant heavy C&R boards that the proper way to refinish a rifle is German or Russian or French blood because of the main heavy casualty combatants of the M1 Carbine stocks were dipped in raw linseed oil.
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How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil A rifle's original finish can become compromised from wear, weather, accident or abuse. A popular method for refinishing a rifle stock is by hand-rubbing it with boiled linseed oil. Linseed oil is sold
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Refinish Your Rifle's Stock. Here's how to make that old wood look like new. By Jim Carmichel. September 18, 2007. More Guns. Latest. Hunting. Jack O’Connor’s Formula For Shooting Game At Long Range. Hunting. The Keys to Deer Antler Growth.
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Tung Oil comes from the Tung Nut tree and has a different chemical chain than linseed oil. It does make a great stock finish but if you want to see it dry in this lifetime, get a poly-modified Tung Oil like Formsby or other commercial finish. "Varnish" is "oil" that dries faster than "Raw" or "Boiled" oil, no matter what 'oil' it is.
Get Price9-3-2011· I have had great success with boiled linseed oil. If you allow enough time between coats and are careful to not over apply, you can avoid any gumminess. After the first few coats, little more than a drop should be needed to cover the whole stock. I mainly use boiled linseed oil to finish decorative wood pieces/furniture I make.
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22-8-2011· This seems like a question that shouldn't have to be asked but I uglied up an already well worn WW2 m1 carbine stock, but I have a can of boiled linseed oil I bought from a store over a decade ago, and I could have sworn I have used it off and on over the years with no troubles, like years ago I rubbed out by hand a very nice shiny finish on a turk soft wood m38 stock, but generally I apply it
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Tung Oil comes from the Tung Nut tree and has a different chemical chain than linseed oil. It does make a great stock finish but if you want to see it dry in this lifetime, get a poly-modified Tung Oil like Formsby or other commercial finish. "Varnish" is "oil" that dries faster than "Raw" or "Boiled" oil, no matter what 'oil' it is.
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Im getting ready to refinish my stock. I ordered some raw linseed oil because I read that was originally used on them in WW2 and that the raw stuff actually ages to a reddish hue, unlike the boiled stuff....but takes much much longer to dry.
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I'm refinishing a rifle stock that I believe is walnut. I was planning on using pure tung oil but have been hearing a lot about boiled linseed oil as well. I've read that the BLO will weep from the wood as the rifle heats up from shooting.
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18-2-2007· How to do the World's best oil finish. Discussion in 'Gunsmithing and Repairs' started by dfariswheel, Dec 14, The stock was originally an oil finish that was varnished some time in the past. That sounds a whole lot easier than boiled linseed oil.
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24-5-2014· Finishing a CMP stock using tung oil/tung oil finish How To's Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) is a mixture of linseed oil, a carrier or solvent, The key is rubbing the oil in by hand, let the stock dry for 10 to 15 minutes, then use a clean lint-free rag to wipe off the excess oil.
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Boiled linseed oil on new stock? This is a discussion on Boiled linseed oil on new stock? within the The M14 forums, part of the M14 M1A Forum category; Yes I have used the search function as well as researched the web regarding BLO vs PTO vs Tru Oil and etc., the consensus seems
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8-2-2016· I have had several suggestions as to how to refinish a stock that I have. I will be using boiled linseed oil. The stock I have is off of an old BRNO ZKK 601 in .223 Rem. I'm not the original owner and it's really hard to tell due to the age of the stock if
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Stock oil Put the following into a pan and simmer for 10 minutes, then allow to cool in the pan: * 16oz boiled linseed oil * 5 tsp spirit of turpentine* (jacksonsart) * 1 tbsp carnauba wax (thorne.co.uk) * 2 tsp Venice turpentine
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Boiled linseed oil is highly flammable, and can actually result in spontaneous combustion in rags soaked with the oil. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after using it. Do not allow any heat source or open flame near a location that contains boiled linseed oil or the remnant fumes.
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2-4-2012· Zeke has the answer. Every year after hunting season I rub my gunstocks with a light coat of boiled linseed oil. The brand I have is Hoppe's and it comes in a small bottle. Put a small amount in the palm of your hand and rub it into the stock. The ideas is to
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