Lithgow refinish?

[gbalke]

I started reading that article and clicked out of it as soon as i saw the Easy Off oven cleaner. It's a lazy man method of cleaning wood and does more harm than good, especially to Coachwood and other woods that didn't start life as the hardest, densest gunstock wood anyhow. It's got lye in it and it'll turn the wood grey if left on too long and damage it beyond repair so be forewarned. I can't even imagine what it would do to Queensland maple which is a bit softer than coachwood. I've seen so many rifles ruined using that stuff. Don't do it!!

Thar's good to know Brian. Thanks for the heads up.

Say, would you happen to know the preferred method for inhancing the original finish on a Lithgow? Is linseed oil acceptable to use on the wood?