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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1843 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:31 pm Post subject: Stock finishes |
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Just curious what you folks use for stock finishes. Over many years I have settled on boiled linseed oil for military and classic stocks. All other stocks get several coats of Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil. I never sand a finished stock, but do use fine steel wool between finish coats. So what do you like? All the best...
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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
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gunman Rookie Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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Hi Gil,
I"ve used Tru-oil on a few and they came out great. I use red scotch brite pads between coats instead of steel wool. The last stock I finished I used Minwax Helmsman spar urethane satin in the spray can. I sanded between coats and let me tell you that is some tough stuff. Even though it is a little more work I will use it on the next one.
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Blaine Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2005 Posts: 260 Location: Maine
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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I refinished an old single shot 28 ga last year and I used Birchwood-Casey as well. It worked great for me and it was the first time I'd ever done it. I used 400 grit sandpaper after the first coat and 0000 steel wool between the next 2 coats. I didn't sand at all before the final coat.
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longwalker Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2005 Posts: 201 Location: Bethel, AK
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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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I have used Boiled Linseed oil and something else, may be tru oil. I used wet dry between coats and extra fine steel wool ( 0000 ). I prefer the boiled Linseed oil finish the best. I just like the way it feels in my hands. Plus it is very easy to work with. You almost can't make a mistake.
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1843 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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shrpshtrjoe,
Boiled linseed oil turns out about the same color as Tru-Oil, but takes longer to dry. Birchwood Casey dries faster and gets a shiny finish which can be toned down a bit with some fine steel wool. I usually put a few base coats of boiled linseed oil on all the stocks I refinish. All the best...
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rimshot Rookie Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 8:42 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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I have used Tru-Oil on several stocks with great results. The application method I use leaves a light surface finish which I like. I fooled around with thining it and finally decided I liked it best right out of the bottle.
I used Watco's Danish Oil on one stock and it looks great. On the Watco stock, there is no surface finish.
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1843 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 4:06 pm Post subject: rimshot |
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Welcome to the Forum. Glad to see your post. All the best...
Gil
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calsibley Super Member
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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I use Tru-oil for most of my stock jobs. I use quite a few coats and really take my time so I don't get uneven build-up. There's a lot of rubbing involved, but it's really worth it. It's not a task for a guy in a hurry. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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Knifeboy Member
Joined: Feb 09, 2005 Posts: 165 Location: The Arizona desert
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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While we got this topic running, lets see some photos of the finished products. I would really like to see some of the finishes that you all have. I am a big fan of wood stocks myself. I think you have all seen mine already but here is my favorite stock photo to start things off.
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1843 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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Knifeboy,
Very nice! I do not have a digital camera so am a bit handicapped in sharing photos. All the best...
Gil
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Blaine Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2005 Posts: 260 Location: Maine
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texassniper Rookie Member
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Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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knifeboy that is a really nice finish what stain did u use to redue it i personally recently redid a 22-250 i dont have nepictures yet but ill get them posted
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grumpy Rookie Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Stock finishes |
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I've always used tung oil for all my stocks. Has always worked well and if you scratch or ding the stock, it is easy to repair. Depending on the stock, I put from 5 to 10 coats of tung oil with a light rub down with 0000 steelwool between coats. When I'm satisfied with the finish I hand rub with pure carnuba wax. Funny thing, the only place I can get pure carnuba wax around here is at the Harley Davidson shop. Just finished a stock for an old 788 Remington in 22-250. Stock came from Royal Arms Gunstocks and is Oregon Myrtlewood with Zebrawood caps. Stock looks great and if I can ever figure out my scanner, I post a pic. Don't know that I would use myrtlewood again, looks great, but tends to flake when your sanding it.
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