1898 Krag - how do I clean the wood?

[mark1]

I use denatured alcohol and a green scotch bright pad. Work in a small area and than wipe off with a rag. It will clean the grease and grim. Use gloves. It is slow and slow is better. You will need to go over the stock several times.

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[butlersrangers]

I start with Mineral Spirits and an old Cotton 'T' Shirt. Evaluate progress as you proceed. Turpentine works, too. Continue until 'grunge' is gone.

If you like how the wood is looking switch to several hand-rubbed applications of 50/50 mix of linseed oil & Turpentine.

Buff dry with soft cloth, then, finish with Howard's Feed & Wax or Pledge.

[usabaker]

If you like how the wood is looking switch to several hand-rubbed applications of 50/50 mix of linseed oil & Turpentine.

butlersrangers is what I would do, you can use a cotton rag 'wetted' with the 50/50 mix of linseed oil & Turpentine to clean as well if you want to skip the Mineral Spirits.