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Mass and volume of solids...pound of feathers, pound of lead. 200 grains of carnauba flakes is almost 2 tablespoons.
The new batch with the adjusted wax content is still a liquid, and somewhat viscous as per Salopian. Once I have a chance to use it, I will post my review.
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Is there another name for "terebine"? Will do a net search but anything which like mercury and gold for plating old guns and armor, which is deadly and causes all kinds of diseases and tumors, has gotta be good for use on old traditional gunstocks.
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It is laughable that we are talking grains, grams, grammes, oz., fl.oz., when what we are trying to replicate was probably measured in cups,mugs,jugs,spoons, splashes & dashes.
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F.S.Piekarczyk,
Try Japan Driers or terebin but don,t worry too much because modern BLO or Artist's BLO is far more refined than what Harry had at his disposal, what you can't buy is, time & patience.
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Salopian - are you giong to the CLA GAme Fair? I'm on the Sporting Shooter stand on Gunmakers Row - drop by and have a beer, cup of tea, oggle at the promo girls etc.
I'll have afew intereting guns with me.
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Dig, Thanks for the invitation, a beer would be nice.
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Something that goes on smooth, doesn't dry too fast and makes a good finish is Tru Oil/Artists linseed mixed 50/50%. Any good art store has the linseed and it certainly makes finishing a much easier task than using Tru Oil by itself.
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Dig,
Can you get Venetian Turpentine down South?
The artist's supply shops round here do not stock it and do not have it in their catalogues.
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Yes, you should find it on the internet too - quite a few suppliers will send it to you.
Try artmail.co.uk or call 01722 335 928
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Salopian, if it's of any help, I found mine at a equine supply. It's apparently used by farriers to treat and condition hooves. The art supply house only had 'synthetic' Venice @ about 5x the price. I'll send you some as I think a pint will last me the rest of my life. Drop me a PM if interested.
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