I don't know why you guys fool around with Tru Oil, vaseline, sperm oil, ambergris, verdegris, and etc. I told you all how to do this years ago so now pay attention once again and stop all the alchemy trying to age these things. All you need to do is wrap the wood adjacent to the pad with several layers of TIGHTLY wrapped aluminum foil, then swab the pad with kerosene. Then fire up the Bernz-O-Matic and light her up, keeping care not to get the hottest part of the flame tip (blue inside the red) too close to the pad. Let burn for about 35-45 seconds, then blow it out. If a darker color is desired, repeat the procedure al dente, so to speak. (It's just like flaming a cork Blackduck decoy body to get that absolutely no-glare finish). Rub the pad liberally with fine dirt or dust from under your drill press or grinding wheel for that extra "marsh gunner" look. Wipe down again to remove any excess getting on your Orvis leather International shooting vest or your Cabela's "Country Boy Can Survive" T-shirt. Then take it out and shoot it to break it in properly.
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