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.

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

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.

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.............

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.

Whiting is more of a pain than anything.

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

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

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

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.