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This could have gone in gunsmithing also.

Anyone know who has this yet?

The last place I got it was Dixie but I don't see it on their web page anymore.

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Don
 
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What's it used for?


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IMO you should use the real Aqua Fortis aka Wahkon Bay or get the ferric nitrate crystals from the Science CO.
CT is not only VERY toxic (AF is as well but nearly so in it's final form) plus over time wood finished with CT can and usually does turn pea green. Lots of 1970's and 80's makers found that out the hard way..........


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Ah! Question answered.


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Yes I know it's bad stuff, you have to be very careful with it. [this is probably why I can't find it anymore]
I've used this on several stocks along with aqua fortis and after straining using baking soda, have had no problems.
At the moment I'm using it on bone and horn, still have to use baking soda after staining.
Oh and rubber gloves.
I'll check out the ferric nitrate crystals.

GreyWolf. Would you tell me about the crystals?
Color you get? Where to buy, other then on line?
How it's used?
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I think Dixie markets it now as "horn antiquer" in a little bottle. But I could be wrong about that.

Dick
PS I, too have an old friend who had a couple of green stocks develop very soon after finishing them--I think he didn't neutralize with baking soda.


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Thanks Dick.
I did a little reading on the ferric nitrate crystals.
I've never used it before. interesting.
I've got 3 guns built 1988,1989, and the last I can't remember for sure some where in the early 90's and they are still good. I have seen some green stocks over the year though.

I'll give dixie a call tomorrow.

Don
 
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