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June 14, 2020, 07:57 PM
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BLO application?
This question is for the milsurp collectors out there. When applying BLO to a stock, do you take all metal off it to treat, or do you just leave the metal on when putting on a fresh coat?
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June 14, 2020, 08:45 PM
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I leave the metal on, BLO will not sure the metal or any finish. But it will build up and leave a shiny coating that will stick out.
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June 16, 2020, 05:23 PM
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Either. I really prefer to apply to both the exterior and interior but sometimes just the outside with metal in the stock. Same with tung...the thing about those treatments is, to do it right, you hafta allow for a lot of drying time between coats
.....so might as well strip it down and give all wood surfaces a good treatment |
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June 16, 2020, 07:31 PM
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Just another opinion...
I don't put the oil on like a coat of paint. I suggest you avoid putting on too much. I apply it as a few drops on my palm,spread thin and rubbed in.Generally,metal is easily avoided. I'm guessing probably 1/2 teaspoon for the whole stock. Or less. Its a maintnance thing rather than a project. Patina develops with time |
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June 17, 2020, 12:08 AM
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I use walnut oil for my wood stocks (and traditional wooden archery components). It's a penetrant as opposed to film-binder. Boiled, bleached or otherwise chemically altered linseed oil is structurally compromised as a long term film binder. If I use linseed oil, I would use cold-pressed or sun-thickened.
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June 19, 2020, 01:47 PM
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If you don't remove the metal, you're not treating the wood underneath it.
It's that simple.
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June 22, 2020, 10:33 PM
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if i were to use an oil on a stock i would go with my axe handle concoction. 1 part BLO, 1 part turpentine, 1 part pine tar. pentrates better, seals nicely, give a bit more grip.
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