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It has been said that a linseed oil finish has no substitute in producing a genuine oil finish. "GB" Lin-Speed is a laboratory perfection of linseed oil. "GB" Lin-Speed is not a concoction. It is in fact, linseed oil refined to the point that the oil acquires the admirable qualities of good body and rapid dry. Ordinary linseed oil never really dries. The "GB" Lin-Speed refinement process removes the non-drying linseed parts called "foots".
When properly applied, and there is nothing
difficult about that, the final wood finish, which will be a genuine
oil finish, will have no equal in imparting the desired results to a
valued gunstock. "GB" Lin-Speed has the refractive index for best
showing the changing pattern of grain and color. This completely
transparent oil gives wood grain a desirable depth and precludes the
need for a separate filler. No wonder that a "GB" Lin-Speed oil
finish is so tough against wear and the elements. Just think how
tough inlaid linoleum is. Such linoleum is made by the combining of
suitable linseed oil with an aggregate, in a manner somewhat like the
way concrete gains its strength from adding cement to an aggregate of
gravel and sand, which reinforces the hardened result. With "GB"
Lin-Speed oil finish, this fully drying linseed oil is added to the
wood and it is the wood fiber itself that provides the aggregate to
reinforce the hardened finish. That is why the oil finish must be in
the wood itself, why it must not be sealed out of the wood by
previously applied materials, and why the finish film should be
limited in thickness out in the open above the surface of the
finished wood. Any greater durability, even if it were available,
would be necessary. It has been observed many times that the properly
applied "GB" Lin-Speed oil finish will enable the wood it protects to
withstand bad weather even long after the metal parts of the same gun
have rusted.
The "GB" Lin-Speed oil finish is the only type of finish readily restored after very hard use. It can be freshened up in selected areas or over the entire stock by periodic applications in very limited amounts of just a drop or two evened out with the fingers where required.
The "GB" Lin-Speed oil finish has proved itself in all situations. Next time you look at your gun, ask yourself if it wouldn't look better with a genuine "GB" Lin-Speed oil finish.
FINISH FORMULAS
from Reinhart Fajen 1996 Sales Brochure.........
Detailed below are the finishes offered. from the utilitarian to the magnificent. We offer this information as a primer for those who "do it themselves".
FORMULA ONE (mil-spec) finish--Least expensive. Sand with a course grit paper then immerse the wood in linseed oil. This is similar to the process used by the U.S. Springfield Arsenal on M1 Carbines and Garands (thus the name mil-spec) and is the finish recommended for original military style stocks.
FORMULA ONE A-An economy production finish. Sand to a medium grit, then apply two coats of satin finish.
FORMULA ONE B-Standard production finish for laminated wood. Sand to a fine grit, then two coats of sanding sealer, a light sanding with fine grit paper, then two coats of satin finish.
FORMULA ONE C-A durable textured epoxy finish. sand to a medium grit and apply one coat of filler, lightly sand, apply one coat of black paint and one coat of splatter black paint.
FORMULA TWO SATIN FINISH-Sand to a fine grit. Next comes the filler, a light sanding with fine grit paper, then four coats of sanding sealer, light sanding with fine grit paper, then two coats of satin finish.
FORMULA THREE HIGH GLOSS FINISH-sand to a coarse grit, then de-whisker with fine grit paper. light sanding with fine grit paper, then one coat of sanding sealer, light sanding with fine grit paper and four coats of clear finish. Finally a light sanding with fine grit paper and two more coats of gloss clear finish. This is a very popular finish for fancy Black Walnut.
FORMULA FOUR-Same as formula three except the final coat of finish is satin, rather than clear gloss. The figure shows through nicely but the finish has a quiet, subdued surface.
FORMULA FIVE HAND RUBBED HIGH GLOSS FINISH-Identical to formula three except seven coats of clear finish rather than five are applied. The stock is meticulously polished after the final coat has dried. This is a very popular finish for extra fancy Black Walnut.
FORMULA SIX HAND RUBBED SATIN FINISH-Same as formula five except after the final coat of finish has dried, sand with 400 grit paper, hand rub with 4/0 steel wool then apply a paste wax and polish A very durable satin type finish.
FORMULA SEVEN HAND RUBBED, SATIN-SHEEN OIL FINISH--The modern version of what the old masters tried to achieve. After final preparatory sanding with 320 grit, apply filler, then as many coats of GB Lin-Speed as is necessary to completely fill the pores of the wood. Carefully steel wool with 4/0 all of the buildup of finish on the surface of the wood, apply three or more coats of GB Lin-Speed. The result is a smooth satin finish, with the finish in the wood, rather than on it. For English Walnut there is no equal and it is highly recommended.
USING ORIGINAL "GB" LIN-SPEED OIL for VALUED GUNSTOCKS
THE OIL FINISH, as is well known, has been used on the stocks of best quality guns for many years. However, as done with ordinary linseed oil the finish leaves much to be desired. For this reason it was the inclination of sporting writers some years ago to discourage the use of the traditional oil finish in favor of more modern surface finishes. In 1950 the trend was reversed when Geo. Brothers offered the first of the now famous "GB" laboratory-refined linseed oils. Once more the oil finish became the preferred finish for fine gunstocks, and rightly so. Lin-Speed Oil, the modern much improved gunstock oil, combines a rapid dry and ease of application with results of the very highest order...a true oil finish within the surface of the wood revealing all the beauty of the grain while proving utmost protection. To all this is added an exclusive capability for refreshing the finish after extremely hard use without refinishing the entire gunstock.
PREPERATION is begun, if it is a refinishing job, by removing all metal parts it mounts from the wooden stock. The old finish is best and easiest removed with a paste or semi-paste remover (any plastic fittings must be avoided though and the adjacent finish removed by sanding). Needed will be a 1" brush for the remover and a supply of 3/0 steel wool. If there are scratches below the removed finish they will require sanding down. Avoid sanding inlet edges as this causes a poor fit of parts when reassembled. Often dents can be raised by a steam iron. Finally the stock should be cleansed in the open air by swabbing with white gas or cigarette lighter fluid. If it is a new, unfinished stock it is only necessary to complete the final sanding before finishing. Do no "grain-raising" or "de-whiskering".
APPLICATION is done by simply finger-dunking the Lin-Speed Oil from jar to stock, then evening out the oil with the fingers and giving a smoothing swipe with the heel of the hand before the stock is allowed to dry from 2 to 6 hours. Do only very, very moderate hand rubbing of the oil or none at all. THE FINAL FINISH is obtained by repeating the treatment with Lin-Speed Oil a number of times depending on the porosity of the wood and the degree of finish desired. Reduce each second, dried application of oil all the way to the wood with 3/0 steel wool. This helps the finish in the wood pores to level off with the rest of the finish and also prevents the finish building up and away from the wood. The last two, very moderate, applications of Lin-Speed Oil should not be reduced and the clear finish deep within the wood (with almost none on its surface) will reveal all the natural beauty of its grain.
IMPORTANT: The best results will be had when the Lin-Speed Oil is the only finishing material used. Especially do not use a sealer as it will prevent vital penetration by the oil. Apply oil only to stocks of low moisture content. Avoid contamination of Lin-Speed Oil with non-drying machine or gun oils. Always apply oil in very moderate amounts. If checkering areas need cleaning, use remover with a stiff brush, then cleanse and apply not more than two applications of Lin-Speed Oil, each having excess oil brushed out with a clean brush. Keep jar covered and inverted when not in use-discard if contents start to thicken.
CONTENTS: Boiled linseed oil, petroleum thinner. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor. Do not heat. Discard oily work materials promptly in a covered metal can. Keep out of the reach of children. Contains no resins, rosin, shellac, varnish, lead, wax or silica. Made in the U.S.A.