Lithgow wood finish

[Bindi2]

They were good Ned, sat in the hand well, just like a target rifle, why is it that when something is almost perfect, some prick want's to change or replace it?

Because they know jack from s*^t got beaten by somebody who knows how to use it or are a bean counter pick one or all three.

[trooper554877]

Because they know jack from s*^t got beaten by somebody who knows how to use it or are a bean counter pick one or all three.

all three!!
They where good for sure, i swapped mine out whenever i found a set!!!
Do you remember putting 4 or so 20cent pieces inside the handguards so when you we did rifle drill at a parade or something when you presented arms thye wentCRAck!!!?? made the shielas wet and weak at the knee's !!! Plus gave me a chubby when I heard it!!
Cheers
Ned

[RCEMERalf]

Apparently creosote can be produced from wood-tar or coal-tar. Check out Wikipedia on this. The wood-tar version has been used in food and medicines, the coal-tar version for wood preservative. " ... the coal-tar variety, having stronger and more toxic properties, has chiefly been used as a preservative for wood". You may wish to wear gloves and a mask if sanding on stocks that may contain creosote. I believe I bought a couple gallons at Canadian Tire just before it was taken off the market in Canada.---I am currently a cancer survivor who used to wash his hands in the solvent tank in the shop.

[muffett.2008]

As did we all, used stuff on open skin that would have you running for cover these days.
Sorry to hear about your cancer, it's interesting how some will suffer and others not. It has to be in the genetic makeup.
All about genes, as I'm a bushy, I prefer moleskins, so no cancer haha. We all die of old age, it's just that some ages are greater.

[madcratebuilder]

I am currently a cancer survivor who used to wash his hands in the solvent tank in the shop.

Good for you, hang in there. I spent thirty years with hands in carb cleaners, nitro methane and alcohol (my liver got some too) every weekend. I have a few dry skin areas but I consider myself very lucky not to have worse problem.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Creosote can be toxic and carcinogenic ?

I have always heard this and tried to keep it off me as much as possiable.
I must be a bit odd as I am around it often (bridge building) and like the smell. Probably not a good thing.