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Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 7:12 pm
by Trepang
Insomnia got me up at 0130 so I dug out the 1922 Model 8 and 1949 Model 81, broke them down, gave them a good scrubbing and a coat of wax. Love these old guns.
To clean I use Hoppes #9 bore cleaner on J. Dewey jags, patches and rods.
To oil the bore for storage I use Hoppes #9 oil on a Swab-Its Bore-Tip.
Renaissance Wax on the wood and metal.
I put them in a Bore Store sock for storage in the safe.
I had never heard of using wax for corrosion protection until I read Jim Thompson's book, "The Essential M1 Garand".
Re: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:02 am
by 81police
Never used that product before, but wow your rifles look beautiful! A lot of history on that table!
Re: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 4:37 pm
by doublecanister
I love the Renaissance Wax. I use it on all gun metals and stocks and grips. The Royal Armory uses it on all their firearms and blades. One jar will last a lifetime.
Re: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:46 am
by 1913Model8
Trepang wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 7:12 pm
Insomnia got me up at 0130 so I dug out the 1922 Model 8 and 1949 Model 81, broke them down, gave them a good scrubbing and a coat of wax. Love these old guns.
To clean I use Hoppes #9 bore cleaner on J. Dewey jags, patches and rods.
To oil the bore for storage I use Hoppes #9 oil on a Swab-Its Bore-Tip.
Renaissance Wax on the wood and metal.
I put them in a Bore Store sock for storage in the safe.
I had never heard of using wax for corrosion protection until I read Jim Thompson's book, "The Essential M1 Garand".
Beautiful guns, the bluing on that lower one is like new! I had not heard of waxing them either but now it's the only way I see too. Learned it from Larry Potterfield on Midway USA Youtube. he also uses Renaissance as well as I do too.
Re: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:56 pm
by jack1653
Howdy,
Never too old to learn something new. I had heard about this product several years ago. I had thought about buying some and forgot about it. I had my wife order a bottle of it from Amazon. I want to try it on some of my springpoles. Thanks for sharing the information and the pictures.
Regards,
jack1653
Re: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:45 pm
by Sarge756
I`m with you on this Jack. I`ve waxed my firearms for years but used good ol Johnson`s paste furniture wax. Have a 2 lb can that`s been around here forever. I had read reviews on Renaissance wax and many comments on other forums about it. Thought was kinda pricey for the amount in the can. Ordered a can few months ago and I`m amazed with how well it works and the small amount needed to do it. Wish I had bought some years ago.Guess" good things do come in small packages".
Joe
Re: Insomnia 8 & 81 wax job
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:22 pm
by 1913Model8
Sarge756 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:45 pm
I`m with you on this Jack. I`ve waxed my firearms for years but used good ol Johnson`s paste furniture wax. Have a 2 lb can that`s been around here forever. I had read reviews on Renaissance wax and many comments on other forums about it. Thought was kinda pricey for the amount in the can. Ordered a can few months ago and I`m amazed with how well it works and the small amount needed to do it. Wish I had bought some years ago.Guess" good things do come in small packages".
Joe
I totally know what you mean by amazed how well it works! It really does work great on metals and wood. I even use it on some of the copper vessels I have made. It really does last a long time on the surface too. I thought the same that it was pricey but after I have seen how long it goes and how little you need it really is the best.
I posted photos on the 1900 under the general talk. check it out.