Dry time for linseed oil treatment

[robertmneal93]

Just threw a few coats on my M1's stock. I think she's sucked up all she can. My enfield is a different story. More coats to go.

However, what is the suggested "dry" time before throwing a coat of wood wax on top for maximum dirt and water repelling capabilities (or atleast before I can reinstall the stocks)?

I'm using mona lisa brand linseed oil that I picked up at an art store (probably not the best best best choice but it's what I had available to me)

[sofbak]

The saying goes:
Once a day for a week.
Once a week for a month.
Once a month for a year.

But usually 24 hrs between 3 or 4 coats is sufficient.

[robertmneal93]

The saying goes:
Once a day for a week.
Once a week for a month.
Once a month for a year.

But usually 24 hrs between 3 or 4 coats is sufficient.

I've heard that and I'm actually going to go by that for the most part, but 24 hours of dry time is good for reassembly as well?

[Pofoo]

If you're not going to shoot it right away, I would delay waxing or reassembly as long as long possible. Winter time in the bay area is probably not the best for drying a stock.
Get it hot somehow for as long as possible.

[robertmneal93]

How would a warm oven, say around 100-150, assist in drying?
What about a UV light to imitate the sun?

[strakill]

Be absolutely darn sure you let your rags or whatever you use to apply dry outside in a well ventilated area away from combustibles.

[Quickdraw559]

Linseed can spontaneously combust. I made the mistake once when I was out back oiling an old stool when I was younger. Luckily I was in no danger.

[ar15barrels]

How would a warm oven, say around 100-150, assist in drying?

Sealed long cardboard box with a hairdryer poked in one end and a similar sized vent hole in the other end.
Run the hairdryer on low heat.

[sofbak]

If you have central air/heat, find your return air grill and prop it up in front of that for 24hrs.

[Maht_g]