The Stand Oil finally dried...

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   While trying to figure out why I was getting case head separations I decided to give the stock a thin layer of Stand Oil which is a thickened version of refined Linseed Oil and has a longer drying time. It took just over 96 hours to dry sufficiently enough for me to get it buffed smooth. I think I figured out why the cases were separating but will not know definitively until my next range session. It looks good sitting still for the time being however...

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Goosic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 12 2017 Location: Phoenix Arizona Status: Offline Points: 8842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Goosic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: The Stand Oil finally dried... Posted: May 02 2023 at 9:38pm
	While trying to figure out why I was getting case head separations I decided to give the stock a thin layer of Stand Oil which is a thickened version of refined Linseed Oil and has a longer drying time. It took just over 96 hours to dry sufficiently enough for me to get it buffed smooth. I think I figured out why the cases were separating but will not know definitively until my next range session. It looks good sitting still for the time being however...

Sapper740 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July 15 2021 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1737	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sapper740 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2023 at 1:11am
	O.K., first I had to Google 'Stand' oil and received quite an education in the numerous types and qualities of Linseed oil used by painters. I had no idea. Your rifle looks beautiful!

illiana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: April 09 2023 Location: PNW, USA Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote illiana Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2023 at 3:35am
	Looks incredible! Hope the next range day treats you both well!

Goosic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 12 2017 Location: Phoenix Arizona Status: Offline Points: 8842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Goosic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2023 at 5:43am
	It does not require alot to get a small thin layer on the wood. I dab my fingertip in the bottle and then apply that on the wood and then work it in with the palm of my hand until it has covered the whole project. Every 6 to 8 hours I will rework the oil already on the wood with the palm of my hand until 72 hours have elapsed and then I let it sit until it dries, which typically is another 48 to 72 hours. After I have checked to make certain the wood is dried to the touch I start lightly buffing the surface with a square of denim until the wood is smooth to the touch. The bottle shown has been used on 6 rifles to date by myself and my daughters oil paintings over the last ten years combined to give you a reference of how much of this stuff is needed...

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2023 at 11:21am
	Excellent stuff for finishing wood! You can usually find small (4, 8, or 16 Oz Bottles) at "Hobby Lobby" A little goes a long way. Its the original Old School "BLO", not the new chemical laden stuff with artificial drying agents. It is very thick, treacle thick. I apply a little differently. A little (that's the deal little & often) on the thumb, rub it in in circular motions till it won't spread any more. Then a little more next to it & repeat. Keep repeating the little patches adjacent to each other till its a even as possible, don't worry if its not totally even just close to it. Now run it all over with the palms, which should warm up if you're doing it right, blending & evening the areas till it is a universal coat. Keep going till its a even as humanly possible. Now just go away for a couple of days. Repeat as needed. Raw Linseed is great for bone dry wood & the insides of stocks, it much "thinner" & easier to apply & you can do a cote a day for several days to fill the pores. You can also use a few coats on the outside to swell & moisturize fresh, dry wood before finishing with the Stand oil.
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Goosic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 12 2017 Location: Phoenix Arizona Status: Offline Points: 8842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Goosic Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2023 at 12:28pm
	I do it similarly as you do but rub the oil in with the direction of the grain in thin lines, one overlapping the other and then blend everything with the palms afterwards...

paddyofurniture Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 26 2011 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 7942	Post Options Post Reply Quote paddyofurniture Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2023 at 1:44pm
	Good to know. Thanks
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Sapper740 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July 15 2021 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1737	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sapper740 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 04 2023 at 1:42am
	I'll be picking some up this weekend. Thanks for the info guys!