poorpeet Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I have been applying a drop or two of walnut oil to the stock of my 725 for the last few months. It's starting to get a nice sheen but the finish is a little patchy with areas that are matt. I assume it's just that those bits are still absorbing the oil & that in time they will match the rest. Is that right or am I doing something wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Little and often is the way forward. alternatively strip it all off and reseal, then build it all up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Little & often it is. Should I do anything between coats? I have been putting it onto the stock as it arrived from browning. I guess they dont spend any time on the stocks these days hence it'ts still soaking up oil in places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Are you sure its oil finished from new. You may just be rubbing oil onto a sprayed varnish. If it is oiled from new; try rubbing down (with the grain) using Grade OOOO wire wool and then rub in the oil again very sparingly. The usual fault is using to much stock oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Pretty sure. All Browning info says so and oil seems to be being absorbed. I have switched from Palter hale oil to food grade. It seems better and goes off faster. I'll leave it alone for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Wby don't you use the proper oil for the job. Gun stock oil has driers in it so that it hardens fairly quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 As Phil R said stock oil has Shelac in it that's what gives the hardened finish. Personally use the right tool for a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 boiled linseed oil i have found to be the best oil,, put it on with a cloth and sparingly and leave to soak in for a day or two then buff off with a clean dry cloth, all these stock oils all your doing is paying for the name, my father was a cabinate maker and he swore by the linseed route,i have done a couple of stocks and as my father said, if its good enough to look after a cricket bat and the punishment it takes then it is good enough for any wooden stock if using boiled linseed oil please ensure you soak the cloth in water after you have used it as it has been known to self ignite,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Vector Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I'd be inclined to stick with the traditional Linseed based stock oil (on the assumption it's an oil finish to start with). Lots of thin layers palmed-in will build to give a really nice finish - take your time, you can't hurry it. I make my own stock oil - it's as good as any proprietary product, takes next to no time to prepare and is loads cheaper. I'd leave the Walnut oil for cooking!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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