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hunter11 · February 10, 2009, 08:13 PM

This is what I did to mine, Clean with paint thinner, lightly sand smooth. Warm Linseed oil till warm to the touch use cotton cloth and wipe generously. Allow to dry for several days, Sand smooth and do over again. When you get the finish you like stop. Dan

February 10, 2009, 08:13 PM	#2
hunter11 Member Join Date: January 31, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 66	M1 stock This is what I did to mine, Clean with paint thinner, lightly sand smooth. Warm Linseed oil till warm to the touch use cotton cloth and wipe generously. Allow to dry for several days, Sand smooth and do over again. When you get the finish you like stop. Dan