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Well, it's time to add another coat of oil (or 4) to my stocks.
I remember seeing a post a while back where someone used a chamois
and possibly rottenstone as a way to add a bit of sheen to an oil finish, but now
I can't find that post anywhere. Does this ring a bell with anyone?
If so please provide the details again.
I'd be much obliged.
Jim
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Jim,
I, too remember that somebody recommended the use of a chamois to rub the hardened oil with to achieve a last best degree of polishing. I don't remember if I read it here or somewhere else.
Cheers.
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Hey Sliver,
I'm pretty sure it was here.
I think the nugget of info came from one of the UK members or CC/DT.
Just not clear if rottenstone was part of the mix.
Anyone else?
Thanks,
Jim
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Thanks DT,
But I believe sham-wow would absorb all of the slacum
before the stock could...
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I can't remember the mention of using chamois, but I did suggest using a piece of leather, such as the tongue off an old shoe to do the stock rubbing to save wearing your palm away.
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Salopian,
Thanks for refreshing my memory. It just so happens I was going to post my first coat
results with the chamois. Overall, very pleased with things so far. I wrapped the chamois
around a pair of socks (sort of like a french polish button). With the same amount
of effort, I'm able to generate more heat due to the extra friction. I think there's quite a
bit more luster rubbing out with the chamois compared to a bare hand too.
I think I will sprinkle some rottenstone on and rub that out on my final coat, but I
will add a couple more coats before that. I have a pic, but don't know how to post.
Thanks,
Jim
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