The Stand Oil finally dried...
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Topic: The Stand Oil finally dried...
Posted By: Goosic
Subject: The Stand Oil finally dried...
Date Posted: May 02 2023 at 9:38pm
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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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Posted By: Sapper740
Date 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! |
Posted By: illiana
Date Posted: May 03 2023 at 3:35am
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Looks incredible! Hope the next range day treats you both well! |
Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: May 03 2023 at 5:43am
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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...
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: May 03 2023 at 11:21am
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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.  ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Goosic
Date 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...
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Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: May 03 2023 at 1:44pm
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Good to know. Thanks ------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
Posted By: Sapper740
Date Posted: May 04 2023 at 1:42am
| I'll be picking some up this weekend. Thanks for the info guys! |