rayo Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) Morning folk I’ve a beretta 302 , I like the gun but not keen on the varnish/ lacquered woodwork so I fancy stripping it and just have a oiled finish, I know I’ll have to use nitromorse to strip it then sand it but can anyone advise as to achieve a darkish satin oiled stock finish and what products to use thanks in advance guys Edited June 17, 2020 by rayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 This is a decent start for the advice …. http://epix.abaclays.com/redkite/information/RKGuide_CleaningFinishing.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 In Craft and DIY section there is a locked post on this subject. I did my Miroku MK60 and used the three part CCL gun stock oil finishing kit. What I found was that the bare wood darkened naturally without the addition of any colouring or wood dies. It's a labour of love. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) Everyone has their own pet finish. Me I rather like "London gunstock finish" with a couple of pre coats of Alkanet oil. The full kit is a bit expensive but you can buy just the finish and rubbing oil off the net. There is an excellent you tube on it. I agree with BOBBA the wood will darken just with the oil. If the original finish is anything like the stuff on my Browning you will have a job getting it off. Goodness only knows what they use. "two pack perhaps" good luck. Edited June 17, 2020 by DUNKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Alkanet oil will give a nice warm dark colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, DUNKS said: If the original finish is anything like the stuff on my Browning you will have a job getting it off. Goodness only knows what they use. "two pack perhaps" good luck. Agreed. I had problems getting the original finish off of the Miroku. I was told by a gunsmith that some manufacturers have a baked on finish. In the end I resorted to VERY GENTLY drawing a Stanley knife blade across the wood at a steep angle rather like a wood scraper to remove stubborn areas. I used a bare blade i.e. Not in a knife / blade holder. Then worked down through various grades of wet and dry paper and ending up with fine wire wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw and wriggley Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I used slippery ***** on my 303 did a tidy job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I use that too, its an alarming name though when it comes up on e-mails or paypal notifications ! Roughly 20% of this, 20% proper turpentine and 60% boiled linseed gives a very effective and reasonably priced oil for initially treating and later for maintaining a stock. Rub it well for a satin finish or leave it to dry shinier if you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Bobba said: Agreed. I had problems getting the original finish off of the Miroku. I was told by a gunsmith that some manufacturers have a baked on finish. In the end I resorted to VERY GENTLY drawing a Stanley knife blade across the wood at a steep angle rather like a wood scraper to remove stubborn areas. I used a bare blade i.e. Not in a knife / blade holder. Then worked down through various grades of wet and dry paper and ending up with fine wire wool. A Zillion years ago in the RN we always used little squares of glass held in the fingers to scrape paint from wood. I am sure elf and safety wont allow it now. I think a lot of woodworkers now use steel scrapers. I used a paint stripper which is supplied under licence to boatbuilding yards on my Browning , AND STILL THE DAMN STUF DID'NT WANT TO COME OFF! Edited June 17, 2020 by DUNKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Back edge of an old hacksaw blade works for me. It is reasonably flexible too. I am lucky enough to still have some of the old, original Nitro-mors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Westley said: Back edge of an old hacksaw blade works for me. It is reasonably flexible too. I am lucky enough to still have some of the old, original Nitro-mors. Like old Creosote it's to be treasured!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, DUNKS said: Like old Creosote it's to be treasured!😁 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Raw and wriggley said: I used slippery ***** on my 303 did a tidy job Agree with this just be care what you look up on google done an excellent job of three guns I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Westley said: am lucky enough to still have some of the old, original Nitro-mors. Found an old tin during my lockdown garage clear out/'tis up i got bought "I bet this is the proper original stuff, I'll give it a sniff"........ but unfortunately for my nose it WAS 👍 10 hours ago, Raw and wriggley said: I used slippery ***** on my 303 did a tidy job Used it on my V BERNADELLI SxS........fantastic finish theres some pics on here somewhere of before/during/after.....I even impressed myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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