peter-peter Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 My beretta mallard stock was a bit scabby SO i decided to do it up the finish was a high gloss laquer. i decided to oil it after removing the laquer.so her it is before during and after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Nice work! is that Nitromors there? I always use that for stocks as it gets the old varnish out of the grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Nice work PP SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Daunting stuff! Well done Peter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Nice work! is that Nitromors there? I always use that for stocks as it gets the old varnish out of the grips. yes nitromorse but i had to use a scaper a bit that beretta finish coat is very hard took 3 hrs to strip now i have to start on the forend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Brave man - well done though, looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Brave man - well done though, looking good so far thanks stu the worst is yet to come . the forend this will be a nightmare , the laquer in the hatching really takes some scrubbing out without doing damage. I started life as an apprentice joiner cabinet maker and can french polish but believe me its easier putting it on than taking it of. stock renovation is not for the faint hearted. however. when my beretta is done I have a baikal u/o in good condition but with **** woodwork. lets see what this looks like done up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Peter, you may cringe, but I actually use a small mini wirebrush to brush out the broken down varnish/oil/wax from the grips. Works well, but be gental. I have restored a few guns for Chris Potter guns near me, and they all sold so seems to work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 i would recomend a stiff nylon brush over wire brush as ive found wire brushes can damage the grain, meaning the oil takes differently in different area's (blotches) also dont be affraid to use alot of nitromorse and leave it on for as long as it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Same as that, I don't use any metal impliments doing this stuff, it's too easy to ruin a good bit of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 turned out well peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 i would recomend a stiff nylon brush over wire brush as ive found wire brushes can damage the grain, meaning the oil takes differently in different area's (blotches) also dont be affraid to use alot of nitromorse and leave it on for as long as it takes. I used a stiff tooth brush I wouldn't put a wire brush near it but the crosshatching is very fine and the residue takes some getting out I washed it off with white spirit. there isn't a quick solution i'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 when my beretta is done I have a baikal u/o in good condition but with **** woodwork. Unless I'm missing something I may have been tempted to do the Baikal first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Brave man - well done though, looking good so far Ditto, dont think I would attempt it, looking good for a home job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 when my beretta is done I have a baikal u/o in good condition but with **** woodwork. Unless I'm missing something I may have been tempted to do the Baikal first! i WAS PROFFESSIONALLY TRAINED .CABINET MAKER NO PROBLEM Brave man - well done though, looking good so far Ditto, dont think I would attempt it, looking good for a home job if I hadn't been trained I wouldn't have attempted it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Nice job ! Looking forward to seeing the whole thing done. I have found that if you trim the bristles on an old toothbrush they are stiffer at the bottom and more effective at clearing out mucky chequering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Nice job ! Looking forward to seeing the whole thing done. I have found that if you trim the bristles on an old toothbrush they are stiffer at the bottom and more effective at clearing out mucky chequering. that is a good idea jimlad ill do it for the forend thanks ///pete/// never too old to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean c Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 ive recently done the stock on my beretta 391 and it also took a absolute age to remove the original.I used a fairly soft wire brush and wire wool then finished with linseed oil.Its one of the most satisfying things ive ever done well worth the time and effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 i would recomend a stiff nylon brush over wire brush as ive found wire brushes can damage the grain, meaning the oil takes differently in different area's (blotches) also dont be affraid to use alot of nitromorse and leave it on for as long as it takes. I used a stiff tooth brush I wouldn't put a wire brush near it but the crosshatching is very fine and the residue takes some getting out I washed it off with white spirit. there isn't a quick solution i'm afraid. I got a good tip fron someone on pw toothbrush. cut the bristles in half it is 4 times as effective. any way ats time to disguise the baikal now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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