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Unread 03-26-2010, 07:28 AM   #7
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Try oven cleaner. I have used this on oil-soaked Parkers as well as oil-soaked military rifles. The lye in the spray does a great job of drawing oil, varnish, grime, etc out of the wood. Rinse off with COLD water so as not to raise the grain. And do this outside wearing rubber gloves.
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