Barton90 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Ive got an old beretta a303 ive been using as a field gun im trying to tidy it up a little bit just wondered whats the best way to go about finishing the woodwork I wanted to stain it in a dark walnut but keep the grain nice and prominent. Any ideas? Cheers in advance Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Strip stain seal and oil IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 One of the Mods on here is selling a kit - does the full job - decent money too. Look in Sales section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 It's me, and here's the link: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/281516-trade-secret-oil-finish-kit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 With a bit of advice off WelshWarrior I've just finished this with a rosewood stain, 6-8 coats of teak oil and a final buff with Collinite polish. Total cost? About £5. That does not include the 40 odd hours of sanding and burnishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton90 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Looks great marki a little bit light for what im looking for but still an great finish clearly put some time into it. Steve how dark does your kit finish like I said looking for a pretty dark finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Looks great marki a little bit light for what im looking for but still an great finish clearly put some time into it. Steve how dark does your kit finish like I said looking for a pretty dark finish It all depends on the grain of the wood. You can add a few coats of Alkanet oil, and each coat darkens it slightly more. But I found after 4 thin coats (wiping on with a clean rag) it didn't get any darker. The other oils though helped make the grain look good. I enjoyed doing the stock and I'm well pleased with the finish. I was tempted to do the stock on my Lanber shotgun, but finding the time to do it is my problem. I recommend this kit, and not because I'm selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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