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Posted: 1/4/2009 6:05:28 PM EDT
| can i use these to scrub down my bolt and stuff, i've read on it before but don't recall if it causes issues and i cant use search at this moment, thanks |
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whys that?
they are kinda opposites i think they mixed okay, but anyway. i used a half cup linseed oil and mixed it with half cup of turpentine, i tested it on a couple small parts first them i threw all my bolt pieces in, i also used it on a brush inside the upper and dipped my flash hider in it, i accumulated a ton of baked on gunk running a can for about 1k rounds. It scrubbed off very easy it even cleaned my cleaning brush i was amazed the fumes have left me feeling a bit sick to my stomach though. oh, i used that stuff to cut the gunk, then i tossed the parts into hot water and scrubbed them again, the oil trapped the gunk, since oil and water do not mix the oil came off witht he dirt into the water, i then dried the [parts, sprayed them with g36 gun oil scrubbed them again, sprayed that gunk off with carb cleaner, then whipped them down with g36 on a rag. good as new clean and lightly oiled. didn't sue in the bore however don't need oil trapped in my gas-tube |
Soaking your bolt in linseed oil?  Well, it's better than soaking your bolt in Elmer's Glue, but not that much better. Seriously, that's just about the worst of the home remedy cleaning ideas that I have ever heard. Linseed oil will harden and thicken over time. Until your rifle seizes-up, the heat of firing will hasten that thickening of the linseed oil. Who knows, heat it up enough and you may polymerize your own homemade linoleum. 
Please don't do it. If you decide to proceed with your idea, you should connect with the "Dremeled Barrel Fluting Guy". You guys could revolutionize the game! 
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linseed oil or acetone? can i use these to scrub down my bolt and stuff, i've read on it before but don't recall if it causes issues and i cant use search at this moment, thanks Linseed oil isn't for cleaning. Acetone seems like overkill. Use BreakFree-CLP, please.
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The only time I've used linseed oil on a firearm was when I rubbed it into the stock on my M1. I wouldn't consider using it to clean metal parts, though.
There have been a couple good suggestions made. For general cleaning of the bolt, carrier, etc., you can use a mixture of mineral spirits and CLP or Hoppe's if that's what you have on hand. Acetone is pretty harsh and not too good for you. I'd try to limit exposure to chemicals like acetone and MEK. |
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I would really avoid linseed oil for cleaning or lube, as others have stated: it can get real gummy and is best for wood or as a rust inhibitor for outdoor tools (shovels, picks, axes, their wood handles, etc.) Remember there are two types of linseed oil: regular and boiled. Boiled linseed oil is thinner, easier to work with on finer woods, soaks in better and will dry, can even serve as a light wood stain/preservative. Regular linseed oil is real gummy and takes forever to dry which is why it is better for outdoor tools. Never try and "boil" your own linseed oil, there is more to it than that and it is dangerous. As mentioned: also good for thinning oil based paints and stains. For older types of stains, linseed oil often served as the base. For those that don't know, linseed oil is made from flax (i.e., linen) seed. Its intent is for preserving wood and farm tools rather than cleaning or lubrication.
Acetone does seem a touch overkill, can eat some plastics and is one of the more toxic solvents. IMHO. |
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How bout' baby crap.....will that clean my guns? I have a little one on the way so I should have a steady supply of baby crap to use on stuff........linseed oil  
How bout' we keep this thread technical.- Quib I'm just kidding around. I think most of us on here know each other well enough to poke a little fun......ment no harm. 
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How bout' baby crap.....will that clean my guns? I have a little one on the way so I should have a steady supply of baby crap to use on stuff........linseed oil
How bout' we keep this thread technical.- Quib I'm just kidding around. I think most of us on here know each other well enough to poke a little fun......ment no harm.
I understand you meant no harm, but lets keep the references to baby crap for General Discussion. Thanks. Quib |
| Just a word of warning on linseed oil, if your still considering using it at this point, it's a major fire hazard. Rags soaked in linseed oil can spontaneously combust. So if you wipe down with rags after a cleaning and throw them in the trash, you could be asking for major trouble. |
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