Is this a reblue?

[alanint]

Originally Posted by postino

Doug, I'm converting an Enfield No 4 to a No 5 configuration...The wood [walnut] is quite oil impregnated, and the forward part of the fore end is sanded down below the oil impregnation...How can I get the rest of the stock free of oil??? You mention bleaching...What kind, how, and how long???

Thank You!

(Sorry to hijack your thread, Curly...)

Hi Rich,

One method is to get a long, thin box and fill it with the best Kitty litter. Place the stock in the box, covered with the litter and shake every couple of days until enough oil is removed to satisfy you. This will remove the top cover of oil without attacking the wood.
Really heavy oil soaking can be initially removed with the stock in an oven at medium heat to bleed the heavy stuff off.
They make chemical oil removers available from places like Brownell, but that's my last resort.
Another secret to remove dings is to take a paper towel and fold it over a couple of times. Then soak the paper towel liberally in water. Take the soaked paper towel and place it directly over the ding. Then take a flat soldering iron at high heat and press it into the wet paper towel directly over the ding. The forced steam the paper towel lets off will penetrate the wood and lift out small to medium dings. (This will not work on deep gouges or cuts).
Good Luck!