I have used rottenstone to fill pores. Worked very well, but I doubt I will ever do it again. I just use oil. Eventually, it shrinks and has to be redone, but I am not the "one last coat forever" school of gun finishing.

The ditty that ends, "... and once a year for life." is closer to my mantra.


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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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