INDIAN MATCHLOCK-TORADOR

Pukka Bundook · 8th August 2015, 01:23 PM

Please pardon me opening up an old thread, but just a comment on Linseed oil;
To preserve and feed wood, raw linseed is best, especially if cut with turpentine, as this helps it penetrate.
If after giving the stock all it can take, it is rubbed hard dry with a cloth, no surface build -up will occur, and no stickiness.
After this initial "feeding", the stock can have a little oil applied Very sparingly, just a few drops, and rubbed out with the hand until it feels hot due to friction. Put it to one side for a while, then polish hard again with a cloth.
This can be done at any time to refresh the finish and will do no harm.
The problem with linseed, is if too much is applied and this can create a thick gummy layer as Ward describes, Especially if boiled linseed is used.
With linseed, it is good to remember that the oil that is rubbed Off is what counts!

Thanks for your time,
Richard.

BANDOOK · 9th August 2015, 11:42 AM

THANKS RICHARD FOR YOUR INFORMATION,REGARDS RAJESH
WOULD YOU HAVE ANYTORADORS IN YOUR COLLECTION,PLEASE PUT THEM UP FO US TO VIEW,CHEERS

Pukka Bundook · 9th August 2015, 01:41 PM

Rajesh,

I do have one, (In need of repair) and a couple of barrels, but they are still in the UK at present.
Still, I do have some photos, so may start a thread as time permits!

Richard.

BANDOOK · 10th August 2015, 10:49 AM

THATS GREAT RICHARD,HOPE IT REACHES YOU SAFELY,GOODLUCK,REGARDS

8th August 2015, 01:23 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Please pardon me opening up an old thread, but just a comment on Linseed oil; To preserve and feed wood, raw linseed is best, especially if cut with turpentine, as this helps it penetrate. If after giving the stock all it can take, it is rubbed hard dry with a cloth, no surface build -up will occur, and no stickiness. After this initial "feeding", the stock can have a little oil applied Very sparingly, just a few drops, and rubbed out with the hand until it feels hot due to friction. Put it to one side for a while, then polish hard again with a cloth. This can be done at any time to refresh the finish and will do no harm. The problem with linseed, is if too much is applied and this can create a thick gummy layer as Ward describes, Especially if boiled linseed is used. With linseed, it is good to remember that the oil that is rubbed Off is what counts! Thanks for your time, Richard.

9th August 2015, 11:42 AM	#2
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 627	THANKS RICHARD FOR YOUR INFORMATION,REGARDS RAJESH WOULD YOU HAVE ANYTORADORS IN YOUR COLLECTION,PLEASE PUT THEM UP FO US TO VIEW,CHEERS

9th August 2015, 01:41 PM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Rajesh, I do have one, (In need of repair) and a couple of barrels, but they are still in the UK at present. Still, I do have some photos, so may start a thread as time permits! Richard.

10th August 2015, 10:49 AM	#4
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 627	THATS GREAT RICHARD,HOPE IT REACHES YOU SAFELY,GOODLUCK,REGARDS