pilkington's rubbing oil

[Stan Hillis]

Tony, was there a difference between Pilkington's Classic Finish and the rubbing oil you are referencing?

I use a replicated version of his original finish, that I make up myself. According to a distant friend of mine it is the exact same formula that Pilkington's was.

But, the rubbing oil you mention sounds like maybe something different.(?) This is what I am referring to. Is it the same?

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1006517979?pid=384884

If you'd like to p.m. me I'll be glad to discuss it further with you.

[tony williamson]

Yes , i think so. If they list it as a finish, I would say its like tru-oil, and dries to a hard finish per se. What i am referring to, and trying to duplicate, says Pilkington stock rubbing oil, or classic stock rubbing oil, on the label. It doesnt seem to dry, doesnt get tacky, and isnt sticky. It seems to help these old dry stocks like what you may find on old model 94's, old doubles, etc. It wont build up a finish. I'll post a pic later. Tony