Duelist
Member
OK, here's my situation: I have a Ruger No.1 that is my primary hunting rifle. About a week ago, I wiped the stock down with linseed oil. I put a thick coat of the oil on, wanting it to soak into the finish, before I wiped it off.
I forgot to wipe it off, and the linseed oil has now solidified into a plasticky substance on my beautiful walnut stock! How can I remove the dried oil without damaging the stock finish? Would heat work? I could set it in the sun or use a hair dryer or something? What about rubbing alchohol?
Please help!
I forgot to wipe it off, and the linseed oil has now solidified into a plasticky substance on my beautiful walnut stock! How can I remove the dried oil without damaging the stock finish? Would heat work? I could set it in the sun or use a hair dryer or something? What about rubbing alchohol?
Please help!