average_shooter
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Okay, so a quick search didn't quite turn up the answer I'm looking for.
I have a wood stock that has what appears to me to be a couple "dry" spots in the checkering. It looks like it's finished fine, but like through handling that those spots have just been worn a little, they're not quite an even color with the surrounding areas.
My specific question is regarding the use of mineral oil to "freshen up" the finish a little. Would a light coating and wipe-down work ok?
When I searched I found many references to mineral spirits, but not mineral oil. Are they one in the same, or different?
I have used mineral oil on exotic hardwood items before with good effect, but I'm wondering if it might be different on a gun stock made of a more "local" wood.
Thanks in advance.
I have a wood stock that has what appears to me to be a couple "dry" spots in the checkering. It looks like it's finished fine, but like through handling that those spots have just been worn a little, they're not quite an even color with the surrounding areas.
My specific question is regarding the use of mineral oil to "freshen up" the finish a little. Would a light coating and wipe-down work ok?
When I searched I found many references to mineral spirits, but not mineral oil. Are they one in the same, or different?
I have used mineral oil on exotic hardwood items before with good effect, but I'm wondering if it might be different on a gun stock made of a more "local" wood.
Thanks in advance.