mpk Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) Well this was my first attempt in re-oiling a stock, the gun is an aya yeoman given to me by my grandad which was also my dads gun not worth much but has strong sentimental value. I have also left one of the chips in the stock as it has a story to tell from when my dad was a kid. The first photos are of the stock before. All the varnish chipped and peeling. I used nitro Morse and wire wool with light sand paper, stripped all the old stuff off if it then washed in cold soapy water and degreased. I used a toothbrush in the chequering which seemed to work well. I then used a wet tea towl and iron to get all the scratches out then over the space of a few weeks rubbed in true-oil then sanded back slightly each time till I was happy with the finish. Off to the local gun shop for a service and it's all back together. Next time I'm on the Clays I'll take it with me and see how it handles a few light carts I'm a happy man it's nice to give something that's been in my family fir a while a new lease of life (even though it is not a mega expense gun) Edited June 10, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) These were once it had been stripped: Edited June 10, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 And this is it all finished and put back together, please excuse the quality of the photos as they are off my phone : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 nice work man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Good job mate :good: well done :good: BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bph Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Nice job - Impressed and inspired to have a go myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waitesy Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Well done fella, your dad and gandad will be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Nice job - well done. Shows what can be done - it looked poor before - very good now. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Thanks for your comments, it does look loads better and was not to difficult at all. Well worth doing and all in all cost around £20-£30 including all the sand paper as well. I'm very happy with it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Great job, very well done there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 That's living history, maybe one day it will belong to your grandson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Nice job that. I do like AYAs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) That's living history, maybe one day it will belong to your grandson Hopefully so it's a nice thought to see this be passed through them all. Also good as it's not a pricey gun but more of a work horse that should get used quite regulary. And maybe in years to come one if them will re do the stock Edited June 10, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Nice job that. I do like AYAs. Something slightly nostalgic about them, I would like a number 4 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 crackin job, and lovely looking gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clydebuilt Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 That stock is a credit to you mate, very well done. Just goes to show how little equipment and a little know how can have great results. Helps if the timer has the grain in the first place but as someone mentioned, AYA's really are cracking little guns, especially the older models. Superb!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I agree the grain does Pay a big part in the look, as a awkward grain would not have come up as nice. Thanks for the comments though it was a pleasure to to do. Quite therapeutic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hopefully so it's a nice thought to see this be passed through them all. Also good as it's not a pricey gun but more of a work horse that should get used quite regulary. And maybe in years to come one if them will re do the stock Make sure you pass on the story of the dent and of a memorable event of your own, that way it becomes part of your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Make sure you pass on the story of the dent and of a memorable event of your own, that way it becomes part of your family. Most definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Good result,well worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang 666 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 It looks good mate. I have a aya no4 I might give it a go my self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks again and pics when you have finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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