Originally Posted By: Shotgunlover
Methylated, also called denatured, alcohol will darken wood, leaving a brown tint. So do not use it


You may have just told me the reason why every time I de-oil an old stock in acetone, then denatured alcohol, the wood always has a grayish look to it after drying. Can I prevent that by using surgical alcohol ?

I was under the impression that it was just because the wood was so old. It never looks anything like "new" walnut.

SRH

P.S. Is surgical alcohol the same as isopropyl alcohol?

Last edited by Stan; 12/11/13 11:03 PM.
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