soreshoulder Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 evening all. just got a few basic questions on stock refinishing. Equiptment. What would i need, here are the thing i think i would need but feel free to correct or add stuff to my shopping list high to low on wet and dry paper some sort of varnish remover (suggestions???) tru oil this will be my first time refinishing a stock sooo.... ok so i have seen on the internet that you can create a 'monte carlo' type stock effect, like tiger stripes with a blow torch or burnt pieces of rope, could someone explain how exactly this is done? and any websites explaining procederes or important steps would be much appreciated cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wire wool Latex gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Sharp shooter is the man for this, however I have had good success with the following: Dismantle the stock from the action Use nitromors and pop in a bag for 15 mins or so (stops it drying out whilst working) Use a fine grade wire wool (0000) or finer (colron wire wool grade 00000 from homebase) and remove varnish/old finish use an old toothbrush on the checkering wash down with white spirits and allow to thoroughly dry sand out any dents if poss using progressivly finer paper, then when done, go over with the fine wire wool use grain sealer if required, then several coats of good quality stock oil with your hands and not a rag, or a button polish, then oil, but ensure you leave plenty of time in between to dry (days) It is a bit trial and error the first time, and ideally try on old **** stocks, but I used to be a cabinet maker and have found a lot of success on my guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I bought a stock finishing kit and lots of 0000 wire wool. Monte-Carlo stock is one with a raised cheek piece not tiger striping. If you don't want to buy a kit; Very fine wire wool, rubber gloves, nitro-mors for removing varnish, toothbrush (for getting into checkering with the nitro-mors), a wood stain, grain sealer and stock oil. For the stock oil I use 1/3 artists quality turpentine to 2/3 artists quality boiled linseed oil (you can add wood stain if you want). If you do a search on here you will find lots of info, best of luck! ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soreshoulder Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I bought a stock finishing kit and lots of 0000 wire wool. Monte-Carlo stock is one with a raised cheek piece not tiger striping. If you don't want to buy a kit; Very fine wire wool, rubber gloves, nitro-mors for removing varnish, toothbrush (for getting into checkering with the nitro-mors), a wood stain, grain sealer and stock oil. For the stock oil I use 1/3 artists quality turpentine to 2/3 artists quality boiled linseed oil (you can add wood stain if you want). If you do a search on here you will find lots of info, best of luck! ft oh sorry must have mixed the monte carlo up with something else. Anyone know anything about creating this effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 is it simple to remove the stock from the action? can you strip the varnish with the action still in place or is this a no go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cap1len Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 do not attempt to strip the varnish with the action still attatched you could damage the finish of the metalwork. it shouldnt be to hard to remove the action from the stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 oh sorry must have mixed the monte carlo up with something else. Anyone know anything about creating this effect? I cannot remember which magazine it was, but not many months ago one ran an article on this very thing. It may have been shooting sports, why not look on their web-site and see? ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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