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I have done the acetone treatment to stocks before and have had great luck, till now! 2 soakings, 2nd one the acetone was still quite clear after 2 weeks. still have what appears to be oil stains in the wrist area following the grain. Maybe a stain or something rubbed on when there was some finish missing? I have to glass a crack and need it clean. If acetone won't touch it I would think it would be ok to glass after it sits awhile. Anybody run in to a problem like this? Thanks Bob

Oil soaking is usually associated with thr inleted areas primarily at the head of the stock. Are you sure this is not naturally occurring mineral streaking in the grain?

Could the stains be glue or thinned epoxy from a prior repair?

If it is an oil stain or oil migration form the head of the stock you can degrease with dollar store oven cleaner. I know it sounds strange but it really works and does not hurt the wood. I keep applying this until it stops turning brown. Then remove the residue throughly with acetone. Make sure the stock dried out after this and glass away.

If the acetone won't touch it and it isn't natural mineral streaking in the wood then you have iron based stains. These can be quite easily removed by treating the wood with oxalic acid. Oxalic acid is commonly known as "wood bleach" and can be found at better hardware or woodworking stores. Just make sure and neutralize it well before you continue with your work.

Hope this helps,

Dan

Thanks Guys, Bob. A big thank you to Mark fom Born again bird guns.