Let's talk about oil

Texas Reb · November 10, 2017, 04:52 PM

Not black powdered related, but thought we could talk about it since this isn't a plastic crowd.

First off, let me say I like my wood stocks. I just don't care for the look of plastic stocks. Matter of fact, I'd rather have a 2x4 attached to my gun as a plastic stock.

I've had my old break action 12g for quite awhile. I noticed a hairline crack in the side of my stock where it meets the receiver. That got me to wondering if maybe I'm the cause. Ever since I've had it, I have oiled it liberally with 3 in 1 oil. Metal and wood get a good wipe down with an oily rag after use. That's the only oil I've ever used. The gun was pretty old when it was given to me, so I'm not sure how it was cleaned in years past.

My question is. Is it possible the oil has weakened the stock over the years or do you suppose the 50 year old wood is just showing it's age?

**4V50 Gary** · November 10, 2017, 05:14 PM

Seen an example where an stock that was heavily oiled fell over with one piece falling off. That piece could not be glued back on because it was too impregnated wtih oil.

Texas Reb · November 10, 2017, 05:24 PM

Gary,

Could be my case as well because when I got it many years ago the finish had already started to wear off in places.

**4V50 Gary** · November 10, 2017, 07:02 PM

Whatever you do, don't oil that stock in that area. I would remove the stock, dribble down Acraglas and then clamp it. Scrape off excess after 24 hours and see what you have.

November 10, 2017, 04:52 PM	#1
Texas Reb Member Join Date: December 29, 2014 Posts: 82	Let's talk about oil Not black powdered related, but thought we could talk about it since this isn't a plastic crowd. First off, let me say I like my wood stocks. I just don't care for the look of plastic stocks. Matter of fact, I'd rather have a 2x4 attached to my gun as a plastic stock. I've had my old break action 12g for quite awhile. I noticed a hairline crack in the side of my stock where it meets the receiver. That got me to wondering if maybe I'm the cause. Ever since I've had it, I have oiled it liberally with 3 in 1 oil. Metal and wood get a good wipe down with an oily rag after use. That's the only oil I've ever used. The gun was pretty old when it was given to me, so I'm not sure how it was cleaned in years past. My question is. Is it possible the oil has weakened the stock over the years or do you suppose the 50 year old wood is just showing it's age?

November 10, 2017, 05:14 PM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	Seen an example where an stock that was heavily oiled fell over with one piece falling off. That piece could not be glued back on because it was too impregnated wtih oil. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

November 10, 2017, 07:02 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	Whatever you do, don't oil that stock in that area. I would remove the stock, dribble down Acraglas and then clamp it. Scrape off excess after 24 hours and see what you have. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

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November 10, 2017, 05:24 PM	#3
Texas Reb Member Join Date: December 29, 2014 Posts: 82	Gary, Could be my case as well because when I got it many years ago the finish had already started to wear off in places.