Farmboy91 Posted February 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Yep, plenty of time on my hands so I'm not going to rush it. I'll have to ask bosher for some photography tips as mine are poor 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Must be time for an update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Must be time for an update! You beat me too it. Now about to head into the garage and take a picture for you lovely lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Two coats of Alkanet and 4 coats of Danish, it doest look that red in real life though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Not bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Thank you, the finish where I filled the holes is poor and the checkering has come out quite dark but other than that I'm fairly happy with it. Only another dozen coats to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Slow and steady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Slow and steady! Yeah no rush at all, think I might have a go at the SB pump after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 7 coats in now, starting to give it a little buff with a microfiber cloth between coats, it's really surprised me what was hiding under that horrible finish that was on there before. The stick is now on its 16th coat, probably going to stop at 20 and finish it off with a peice of antler and some bits that were very kindly sent to me by old boggy. The bottom 3 inches of the stick is currently sat in some fresh engine oil, I saw the idea on here somewhere and hope it's enough to stop the bottom of the stick rotting out, it will be coming out of there tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Stock is looking good. I use an empty cartridge case on the bottom of my sticks and stand them upside down when not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Thank you, Yeah I'm glad I started it now, it's been an experience working left handed lol. I've got a couple different bits for the bottom, I've got a couple 22mm copper end caps, a brass ferrule which came from OB, going to save that though for a future one I've got lined up. I did think of using an empty cart but thought it might rust out quickly? Edited February 16, 2020 by Farmboy91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Farmboy91 said: Yeah I'm glad I started it now, it's been an experience working left handed lol. I've got a couple different bits for the bottom, I've got a couple 22mm copper end caps, a brass ferrule which came from OB, going to save that though for a future one I've got lined up. I did think of using an empty cart but thought it might rust out quickly? Don't rust too quickly, pop the primer out and secure with a nice long screw. When it gives up the ghost, undo the screw and put another one on. I keep a few with high brassed washed heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 I'll have a dig through the spent box and see what i can find, I know there's some high brass in there somewhere. I've got 3 magnets countersunk and glued in too so it's important whatever is is isn't to think so it's still got the strength to pick up empty cartridges. I suppose I could always spray it with a clear lacquer to help protect it a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 15/02/2020 at 16:57, Farmboy91 said: Yeah no rush at all, think I might have a go at the SB pump after this. That will be interesting, mine is still lacquered and is at the back end of a long list of projects, the most recent of which was also treated with Danish oil, a Flying V bass guitar shown next to a hybrid jazz bass/telecaster that’s still in the raw. The Danish oil gives musical instruments a great feel as it does with gunstocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 That's come out really well, to be honest the stock on the SB is now where near as bad as what the .410 was, just having seen what a couple coats of Alkanet oil and then a few more of Danish can do I think it will bring the best of of a plain bit of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Can anyone recommend something to take the tackey-ness off? The stock is dry but it's still a bit sticky to the touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: Can anyone recommend something to take the tackey-ness off? The stock is dry but it's still a bit sticky to the touch. Time, with a little airflow and a gentle warming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: Can anyone recommend something to take the tackey-ness off? The stock is dry but it's still a bit sticky to the touch. As Tightchoke has said, a warm atmosphere is what is required. I've just finished a blackthorn stick using Danish oil and it was still sticky in the shed after a several days. Brought it into the house and it became dry and 'unsticky' within 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Time, with a little airflow and a gentle warming. 56 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: As Tightchoke has said, a warm atmosphere is what is required. I've just finished a blackthorn stick using Danish oil and it was still sticky in the shed after a several days. Brought it into the house and it became dry and 'unsticky' within 24 hours. Lovely job, thank you both 👍 I'll bring both the stock and stick in then, hopefully come Monday they'll be fit to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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