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Unread 04-19-2018, 10:56 PM   #11
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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.
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Acetone will melt most plastics. Better to use a metal pan with cover.
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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.
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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.............
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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.
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Whiting is more of a pain than anything.
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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
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You guys are a font of knowledge, thank you so much
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Whiting is normally only used locally at the head of the stock.
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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.
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