Axeman1984 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 what do you chaps use on the wood on your guns if anything? I use napier on the metal and currently give the stock a squirt of some stuff called woodsilk which is just a general wood polish, so just out of curiosity what do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Walnut oil from asda. Just a smear on a cloth and it really conditions the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) i wipe my barrels down with beretta gun oil, the blue spray can and then give my wood a wipe down with it too Edited March 29, 2013 by OvEr_KiLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting2 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Wall nut oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I've got a few tins of 'Mansion House' polish. A few 'oldies', like me, may remember this product. It makes the wood gleam, and the smell is lovely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Some stuff in a tin that looks like kiwi shoe polish with a yellow label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.wray Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Beeswax wood polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 A beeswax linseed oil and cabanua wax mixture works a treat and keeps the wood looking spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Vector Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Keep the Walnut oil in the kitchen where it belongs. Use a proper stock oil; it's dead easy to make and costs very little. I use boiled Linseed oil, Carnauba wax and two flavours of Turpentine. Works well but is very slow drying. You could even buy some if you can't be bothered to make it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rizzini Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 anyone fancy doing a step by step on how to make one to give me something to do on these snow bound days? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 what do want a stock oil to finish a stock or something to top up and maintain the finished the stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) I use Waxwing wood wax top stuff. Don't whatever you do use gun oil on your wood. Figgy Edited April 1, 2013 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) I use Waxwing wood wax top stuff. Don't whatever you do use gun oil on your wood. Figgy are you sure about that?its just a quick wipe over really, and the gun shop i bought a gun from originally told me to do that if not then i would be ok to use this? Birchwood Casey Stock Sheen & Conditioner Edited April 1, 2013 by OvEr_KiLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Over time gun oil soaks into the wood and softens it. Shotguns that have been over enthusiastically lubricated and are stored butt down will have the oil run down the barrels and through the action into the head of the stock, if it's been stored barrel down the oil will run into the forend wood instead. I'm in the throes of refinishing the woodwork of my Miroku MK38 Gd5 trapgun, someone has done both of the above in the past and it's taken me hours to sweat the oil out of both stock and forend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Over time gun oil soaks into the wood and softens it. Shotguns that have been over enthusiastically lubricated and are stored butt down will have the oil run down the barrels and through the action into the head of the stock, if it's been stored barrel down the oil will run into the forend wood instead. I'm in the throes of refinishing the woodwork of my Miroku MK38 Gd5 trapgun, someone has done both of the above in the past and it's taken me hours to sweat the oil out of both stock and forend. yeh i always store my gun barrel down in the cabinet i think il get that stock conditioner, do i use it everytime i clean my gun or just like once a month? thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 yeh i always store my gun barrel down in the cabinet i think il get that stock conditioner, do i use it everytime i clean my gun or just like once a month? thanx Just go easy with what you clean the metal parts of the gun with, it doesn't need to be soaked in oil, wipe off any surplus before you put it away. I only use stock oil on the woodwork and I only do it occasionally. If any of my guns get wet they're left disassembled to dry then cleaned and I'll definitely go over the woodwork then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabarm gamma boy Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 are you sure about that?its just a quick wipe over really, and the gun shop i bought a gun from originally told me to do that if not then i would be ok to use this? Birchwood Casey Stock Sheen & Conditioner the only oil you should ever put on wood is linseed or walnut oil! Or any other natural wood oils! Never use oil for use on gun metal parts! It ruins the wood! Often can tell where excessive oil has seeped into wood, causing blackening swelling and even cracking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 the only oil you should ever put on wood is linseed or walnut oil! Or any other natural wood oils! Never use oil for use on gun metal parts! It ruins the wood! Often can tell where excessive oil has seeped into wood, causing blackening swelling and even cracking! cheers mate, il order some birchwood stock sheen and conditioner stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabarm gamma boy Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 cheers mate, il order some birchwood stock sheen and conditioner stuff best stuff to use imop is walnut oil! Thats what i use on walnut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 what do you chaps use on the wood on your guns if anything? I use napier on the metal and currently give the stock a squirt of some stuff called woodsilk which is just a general wood polish, so just out of curiosity what do you use? What finish do you currently have on your woodwork, is it oiled, waxed, laminated, whatever? Out of curiosity is it rifle, shotgun or air rifle, and what is the type of wood? Legia is fine to clean many finishes but some finishes will need a different approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axeman1984 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Mk70 grade 5 12 gauge, oil finished stock, I was just curious what you chaps use to shine the stock up, so walnut oil seems to be the winner, I currently give the stock a wipe over with a polish called wood silk but ill see if I can get my hands on some walnut oil instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Mk70 grade 5 12 gauge, oil finished stock, I was just curious what you chaps use to shine the stock up, so walnut oil seems to be the winner, I currently give the stock a wipe over with a polish called wood silk but ill see if I can get my hands on some walnut oil instead... how is the wood silk mate? i think im going to try it on my gloss wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabarm gamma boy Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Mk70 grade 5 12 gauge, oil finished stock, I was just curious what you chaps use to shine the stock up, so walnut oil seems to be the winner, I currently give the stock a wipe over with a polish called wood silk but ill see if I can get my hands on some walnut oil instead... deffo the best stuff to use on walnut is walnut oil! And it smells lovely! Rub a little into it every time you use it not alot just a wee bit its surprising how little you need! Rub it in till your hands get warm! Over time the finnish will mature nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) how is the wood silk mate? i think im going to try it on my gloss woodWoodsilk still contains silicone and says in the fine print not for fine wood finnishes, I bought some and when I read the tin gave to the wife for furniture. Use either stock wax any good make will do,or if your gun has a oil finish, use Walnut oil preperation like the Phillips stuff in the light brown box. Don't use food grade Walnut oil as it dosent have the driers/hardeners in it. One poster said he uses Brownings Leigia spray on his gun and stock, that's ok so long as its the green tin specifically for the wood, the red is pure gun oil only. Figgy Edited April 3, 2013 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) I find ccl stock conditioning oil to be very good, just a couple of drops on the palm of your hand and rub in till warm and leaves a really nice finish !!!! Edited April 3, 2013 by jmoz82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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