Sco77w Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Ive been wanting my stock and forend stripping of the shiny varnish and oiling since I bought it but couldn't afford to have it done, now I'm not working at the moment I thought I'd give it a go. Well today Ive stripped the varnish off but under it is an redish stain, this is only visable in patches on the forend (all seems intact on the stock) when the wood was wet it all looked ok (even colour) will I be able to leave it and oil over it or do I need to sand it all off. obviously the checkering wouldn't get done. I susspect I know what the answer is going to be. one of just the forend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsniper Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I had that as well I found it needed taking back a bit more with some more stripper and sanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I had that as well I found it needed taking back a bit more with some more stripper and sanding I thought as much, The stripper has done its work I think I need to get some wire wool tomorrow and give it a bit of a rub. Ive tried lifting s couple of dents with th eiron and a wet cloth but they don't seem to be coming out. Whats the best thing for getting a satin oiled finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker2 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I thought as much, The stripper has done its work I think I need to get some wire wool tomorrow and give it a bit of a rub. Ive tried lifting s couple of dents with th eiron and a wet cloth but they don't seem to be coming out. Whats the best thing for getting a satin oiled finish? 800 grit wet & dry then palm in bees wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogrun Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) I thought as much, The stripper has done its work I think I need to get some wire wool tomorrow and give it a bit of a rub. Ive tried lifting s couple of dents with th eiron and a wet cloth but they don't seem to be coming out. Whats the best thing for getting a satin oiled finish? hi there,just looked at your pics,i think you want to give it abit moor stripper,then wash it in cold water,wipe it dry,and let it for half hour then get some nice soft wirewool,and rub it down again to get the ruff of,and then give it a rub down with the finest wool you can get,do the checkering with a good stiff tooth brush,make sure when you rub it down you go with the grain because if you dont when you put the oil on you'll see all the marks.before you oil it go and get some gunstock sealer,and get some artist linseed oil and artist turps and mix it up at 2 parts oil 1 part turps,put a drop on the heel of your hand and rub like hell until it goes dry,and do the same for a couple of days,it sounds alot but when you see the difference you'll love it, cheers, Edited February 21, 2012 by dogrun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 hi there,just looked at your pics,i think you want to give it abit moor stripper,then wash it in cold water,wipe it dry,and let it for half hour then get some nice soft wirewool,and rub it down again to get the ruff of,and then give it a rub down with the finest wool you can get,do the checkering with a good stiff tooth brush,make sure when you rub it down you go with the grain because if you dont when you put the oil on you'll see all the marks.before you oil it go and get some gunstock sealer,and get some artist linseed oil and artist turps and mix it up at 2 parts oil 1 part turps,put a drop on the heel of your hand and rub like hell until it goes dry,and do the same for a couple of days,it sounds alot but when you see the difference you'll love it, cheers, I'll give it a go with the stripper tomorrow, if that fails I'll try some slightly courser wire wool or wet and dry. What is sealer and is it something specific for gun stocks? Where can I get it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Well ive had another hour on the stock today and all the old finish is now off. the forend is a little bit redder in colour than the stock so that will need addressing with a bit of pigment adding to the oil when I finally pluck up the courage to oil it. anyone got advice for the next step? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Try Alkenet Root oil to redden the stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_jay Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Take a look at my repair and refinish post in this section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 well I've given the stock and forend an oiling today, the forend is looking a bit lighter than the stock. will it darken with more oil or will I need to add some pipgment to the oil? other than that I happy with the finish so far. I'm hoping to pick up a thicker pad from the shooting show this weekend then give it an outing on Sunday. Photos to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 http://www.firearmsforum.com/firearms/article/3037 http://www.nagelhome.com/gunstock1/ Two different methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzmeister Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Try Alkenet Root oil to redden the stock I can recommend Alkanet too. I've used the Trade Secret range on my last 4 guns and always been pleased...the one thing you can't shortcut on is the time it'll take to get a deep lustre. Just put something good on the stereo and settle in for a long evening (or three) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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