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James Weaver
I don't want to sound ridiculous here, but be careful with
linseed oil![icon](autolinker/images/link6.gif)
. It's probably been mentioned before, but it spontaneously combusts.
That's with any oil, rags with motor oils catch all the time.
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jimb16
Tung oil was a preferred oil, but since the majority of it came from the Philippines, it wasn't available after the
Japanese![icon](autolinker/images/link6.gif)
took the islands. Tung oil was generally preferred due to the fact that is left a softer non-reflective finish. RLO was used as a preferred alternative because it was less expensive and more available
Looking for the reference for this please, thank you
Bill
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IIRC, that info came from an American Rifleman magazine.
When they tell you to behave, they always forget to specify whether to behave well or badly!
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Didn't Tung Oil originate from China?
And supply was disrupted after Japan
invaded China?
Or do I need to increase my meds ?
Charlie-Painter777
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Originally Posted by
painter777
do I need to increase my meds
No, Jimb confirms what you say in post #8.
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