Restoration Help Please

[J. A. EARLY]

Whether you use acetone or lacquer thinner (I prefer) make sure you buy a plastic tub with a lid on it; otherwise it will all disappear soon. Make sure all of the wood is below the liquid surface or you will get a streak in the wood that is hard to get rid of. I put a wrench on the stock to keep it under.

[Pa SxS]

Acetone will melt most plastics. Better to use a metal pan with cover.

[mobirdhunter]

Acetone is deadly stuff, so be careful. It's easily absorbed into your skin and stays with you when it does. It's a strong hydrocarbon that will do the job, but use it with good ventilation and appropriate gloves.

[Opening Day]

Isn't there something called "Whitening" that can be used on an oil soaked stock? I've only used acetone and then after the stock has dried for a few days put it in an oven set to a lowest temp on a rack so that the oil can dip out of the stock and wipe down periodically with paper towels. Oh it's a good idea to do this project when the wife isn't home.............

[Ed Blake]

I use the large aluminum basting pans from the grocery store. Put a weight on the stock to ensure it stays submerged in the acetone. A heat gun on the end grain will draw out any residual oils not remedied by the acetone.

[B. Dudley]

Whiting is more of a pain than anything.

[Opening Day]

Never used it only heard about it so I'll take your word for it Brian. I'll stick with what I have been doing

[Paul Mazan]

You guys are a font of knowledge, thank you so much

[Bill Murphy]

Whiting is normally only used locally at the head of the stock.

[B. Dudley]

The same effect can be had by hanging the stock head down in the oven and baking it. The oil will run out of it. Quickly.