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Dishwasher method Q

Hey Folks,

For you folks that used the dishwasher to strip their stock, a question. How did the dishwasher fare? Were there any residues left to anger your spouse/life partner? I really would like to try this method, but would likely be clobbered by (and leave blood stains on) the nice clean stock if it buggers up the washer. Any long term damages to rubber seals, etc...?

Thanks in advance!
Michael in Edmonton
 
:p Well, I also took the plunge... and I am glad I did. The dishwasher method is effortless and did a wonderful job. Six coats of tung oil, last 3 sanded with oil and 600 grit wet/dry paper. Came out super smooth with a nice satin finish. If I can figure out how to post pics, I will.:confused:

Thanks for all the advice, guys. I don't think I would have been brave enough with it.:cool:
 
yup, the dishwasher survived just fine, I ran it empty through the sanitizing cycle afterwards just to be on the safe side.
 
scott1911 said:
:p Well, I also took the plunge... and I am glad I did. The dishwasher method is effortless and did a wonderful job.
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I know this is an old thread, but I had my CHU stock sitting around doing nothing but taking up space, so I decided to refinish it. All I can say is the dishwasher method works excellent! :dancingbanana: I was amazed . I even used that hard tablet soap and it worked great. I did have to take the top rack off, but in the morning it was "new wood!" The dishwasher was none the worse for wear, but I did run a light cycle afterwards to clean out any residue that might be still there.

Thanks for the idea guys!!

Berger
 
any harsh chemicals or water is going to hurt the wood. if you have the time to do it right, i would say use a product called whiting from bromnell's. basicaly chalk. then when you get it down to the level you want wipe it with boiled linseed oil. some use tung. canadian army used linseed (fn). the chu wood stock isn't crap it just needs tlc. or atleast until you find a good nm, big red, gi wood or fiberglass stock (in that order). when you get the factory oil out of the stock, you will be surprised at how nice the chu wood looks.
 
king66 said:
any harsh chemicals or water is going to hurt the wood.
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I have to disagree, about the water at least. The rifle came out of the dishwasher in excellent shape. In fact, I want to run it through one more time to get some of the remainder out. When you think about what battle rifles went through, the wood stood up very well and are still strong now, so I don't think the dishwasher will do any damage. Now, all that being said, would I put my collectible Garand or LE stocks in the dishwasher, no I wouldn't.

Berger

What the wife doesn't know won't hurt her...:D
 
I have to wonder if somewhere in your drain pipes there is a think coating of cosmo built up. I would not want to do too many in the dishwasher. I would imagine the water cools down enough before it leaves the house and no longer keeps the cosmoline in a liquid state to completely flush it out of your pipes.
 
Farlsincharge said:
I dunno about that. Dishwasher water is FREAKIN hot. I would think even if some did get left behind, the next couple cycles would get it.
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Ditto....besides, I am moving out of my house next week (moving into the country), so it ain't my dishwasher anymore!! :D
 
Well, if I am right, lol and the guy ever has to take apart the plumbing, can you imagine the look on his face when he is trying to figure out what the coating is on the inside of the pipes. :runaway:

He will probably think its vasoline, and then really wonder what kind of perverted stuff you were doing in the shower :eek::D:D
 
heavyBullet said:
Well, if I am right, lol and the guy ever has to take apart the plumbing, can you imagine the look on his face when he is trying to figure out what the coating is on the inside of the pipes. :runaway:

He will probably think its vasoline, and then really wonder what kind of perverted stuff you were doing in the shower :eek::D:D
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I only discuss that stuff in another forum.....:rolleyes: :D
 
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