Wildfowler12 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 The wood on my old Lincoln has picked up a few dinks around the side plate. I'm 90% sure they where done when I took it in for a service last month, but as I've had it few weeks since, I can't prove it. And tbh, I'd rather not be finger pointing because the guy does a great job usually, and he's very well priced. I've attached a photo below... Can anyone advise whether I can get this sorted? And what's the method to do it? I'm gutted as a recently had the wood re-finished by straightshooter! Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Small dents can be raised by putting a damp cloth over them and then applying the tip of a hot iron for a period of time, not sure it would sort those but nothing lost in trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Small dents can be raised by putting a damp cloth over them and then applying the tip of a hot iron for a period of time, not sure it would sort those but nothing lost in trying. Thanks for the advice, I thought I'd heard that on here before but I wasn't 100% sure. I think I'll give it a go soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr15j Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 lucky-shot will vouch for the wet towel and hot iron method he has done a walnut stock and bought it back to mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 How long is a period of time? 10 seconds,30? a minute or longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 How long is a period of time? 10 seconds,30? a minute or longer? If you use a domestic iron you can leave it on all day if you want Normally though until the cloth stops steaming, not that difficult to understand really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 How long is a period of time? 10 seconds,30? a minute or longer? As long as it takes to raise the dent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I've just done a rifle stock and was amazed how well this method works, even with quite severe dents. Damp cloth then iron on top but make sure you do not scorch stock.If it doesnt all come out at first repeat. You will need to take off varnish or oil finish with a bit of wire wool or 400gr emery to get full benefits. Its a good time to buy a birch wood casey stock finishing kit and go the whold hog and do a proper job,its very rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I've just done a rifle stock and was amazed how well this method works, even with quite severe dents. Damp cloth then iron on top but make sure you do not scorch stock.If it doesnt all come out at first repeat. You will need to take off varnish or oil finish with a bit of wire wool or 400gr emery to get full benefits. Its a good time to buy a birch wood casey stock finishing kit and go the whold hog and do a proper job,its very rewarding. Especially if you use alkanet oil prior to applying the final oil finish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Can I do I patch repair rather than steaming the whole stock? If the steam will pull off the oil, can I just do a small area then re-oil that bit? (hope that makes sense) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Can I do I patch repair rather than steaming the whole stock? If the steam will pull off the oil, can I just do a small area then re-oil that bit? (hope that makes sense) Yes you can,just put the point of the iron over the wet cloth on top of your dent and press down. If its an oiled stock it should work without using emery cloth. Give it a go and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Have a look on YOU TUBE there`s loads of vids on lifting small dents in gun stocks. There`s one were this bloke hits a peace of wood with a ball pane hammer and puts about six dents in it . He then puts methylated or surgical spirit in the dents and sets fire to them. The moisture goes into the wood and the heat makes the wood rise and the dents just disappear you see it happening . Hope you sort your pride and joy . Good luck. Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The wood on my old Lincoln has picked up a few dinks around the side plate. I'm 90% sure they where done when I took it in for a service last month, but as I've had it few weeks since, I can't prove it. And tbh, I'd rather not be finger pointing because the guy does a great job usually, and he's very well priced. I've attached a photo below... Can anyone advise whether I can get this sorted? And what's the method to do it? I'm gutted as a recently had the wood re-finished by straightshooter! Thanks guys. Wouldn't it be an idea to ask him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 If it was mine I would take it back to the so called gunsmith and get him to remove them. Then never go back as you have proof that he's very careless with other peoples guns. The main problem with yours is that some dents are right on the edge and they are harder to lift. Ask Sasha what to do he's a good lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Wouldn't it be an idea to ask him? Have done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter1 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Wouldn't it be an idea to ask him? :good: :good: he has pm'ed me allready and I have advised him what to do it's such a shame when so called gunsmiths take no care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Cheers Sacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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