when getting cracks in old wood..
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Keep it well oiled.
This stuff is the cats ass, makes an old 100 year old gun into a brand new one.
He ships to Canada to, I just bought another bottle of it yesterday, charges $5.50 Canadian for our shipping. Amazing stuff.
http://www.oldwestsnakeoil.com/what_is.html
This stuff is the cats ass, makes an old 100 year old gun into a brand new one.
He ships to Canada to, I just bought another bottle of it yesterday, charges $5.50 Canadian for our shipping. Amazing stuff.
http://www.oldwestsnakeoil.com/what_is.html
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- St. Joe's Island, Ont
Will this stuff fill and hide a crack? If it fills fine cracks does it also strengthen the wood and reduce the chances of the crack growing?
It'll reduce the chances of more cracks by keeping the oils in the wood but as for fixing cracks that are already present in the stock thats a negative. It's good stuff but not a miracle worker!
It'll reduce the chances of more cracks by keeping the oils in the wood but as for fixing cracks that are already present in the stock thats a negative. It's good stuff but not a miracle worker!
Thanks Joe, I'm no longer confused. I think.
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Don't worry about it, I'm more confused everyday than I am straight on something.
My guns are due for an oiling again, it's that time of the year so I'll take some before and after pics when that snake oil gets here.
My guns are due for an oiling again, it's that time of the year so I'll take some before and after pics when that snake oil gets here.
Wood cracks as it dries out. Fixing a crack depends on where on the stock it is and how big. A largish crack can be fixed with epoxy then clamped together for 24 hours. Almost ditto for a wee crack. Epoxy applied with one of the needle style applicators then clamped will fix them.
Just remember that if it's a 100 year old rifle, it may have some collector value. Fixing anything will reduce its value.
Just remember that if it's a 100 year old rifle, it may have some collector value. Fixing anything will reduce its value.
Hey....thanks!
That stuff looks great, and glad to hear it works good...just ordered a bottle.
From their website:
"Old West Snake Oil" eliminates the need to oil the metal parts and then use a wood preservative on all the wood surfaces"
Sounds a little similar to Ballistol in that it seems to work on everything.
Stuart
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Adding to what Tiriaq said, I use Acra-Glas resin on small cracks, using a tint. I apply and blow it in with a light amount of air from a compressor and clamp if necessary. Wipe off the excess or use release agent on the areas you want to keep it from.
Sounds like the wood is getting surface cracks from drying out. Usually means the wood oils have been leached out. Is there still finish on the stock? If not might be an idea to rub some thinned boiled linseed oil :75/25 oil and turps. Wipe dry after it starts to get slightly tacky with a dry cloth. Wait 24 hrs .
Do this until you see no surface dry spots and the oil soaks evenly. Let it sit for a while after you buff with some cheese cloth till you feel some heat. Couple of days or better if you can. Since a lot of surface finishes have some linseed oil in them they are compatible but I have used even plastic finishes over this treatment with success. Brings out the grain nicely too. Good luck.
Do this until you see no surface dry spots and the oil soaks evenly. Let it sit for a while after you buff with some cheese cloth till you feel some heat. Couple of days or better if you can. Since a lot of surface finishes have some linseed oil in them they are compatible but I have used even plastic finishes over this treatment with success. Brings out the grain nicely too. Good luck.
