outandabout Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Does anyone have any experience removing the factory finish on 101 stocks? I am thinking about using the yellow tin nitromors but not really sure if it'll be man enough - depending on what the finish actually is. The stock has a varnished/laquered gloss finish, and the timber is light brown in colour. The end goal will be a matte oil finish, and a darker tone of brown. It may or may not reveal a nicer pattern in the grain, but it will be an improvement on the original I'm sure. But... I need to work out how to remove the current finish first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffin Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I to have a 101 that needs this treatment so will await replies with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphant59 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) It will come off with nitromors but the new stuff is rubbish compared to the original. It is quicker and less messy to scrape it off with back of an old hacksaw blade, just run the blade flat across a bench grinder to sharpen the edge of the blade, you can bend it to fit the curve of the stock. You'll have to use stripper on the chequering though. Edited October 10, 2015 by triumphant59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Soak / soften the finish with thinners before scraping, makes it loads easier, or nitromorse for about 3 hours realise its no good, then thinners I use a proper scraper card, cabinet scraper, or even an old carving knife, just be careful to not cut the wood, with an accidental over exuberant stroke... Edited October 10, 2015 by Junkyard Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Stanly knife blades will scrape it off nicely . Nitro-more is absolute rubbish don't bother to buy it . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Nitromorse won't really touch it you need a stronger stripper or carefully soften then scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Oil finished one once,it took a lot of time and work ! Lacquer was tough and wood took quite a lot of grain filling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outandabout Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Might be best to leave it to a professional then. I don't mind getting my hands dirty but don't want to risk ruining it. But, the gun's only worth around 500 - 600 so I'll have to have a think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ask Browning123 as he did mine and oh my God is it good..... I'll see if I can post a pic tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piccolino Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 hi . if you want the the dogs b------ks jog on stocks and forends contact jason.07506256687 or email jason.siviter@outlook.com. he avdetises on ebay and he has done a fantastic job on my sons beretta 682. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwoods Green Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I have a brand new Diamond Grade stock in AAA grade walnut if you're interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outandabout Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks for the offer HG.I would be interested if my 101 were a diamond grade or supergrade, but I'll stick to getting the stock re-finished at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Ask Demonwolf444 about refinishing your stock BEFORE doing anything else-I seem to spend most of my time whilst out shooting simply admiring the woodwork on my guns that the man has breathed on-but be quick cos he's going to be taking a break from it pretty soon due to other commitments ( i.e. shooting ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outandabout Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks Bruno. I'm going to have to leave it until the end of the season, so there's no rush. At least now I have a few recommendations to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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