The Heron Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I have an aya no 2 that was re-stocked the stock is lighter in colour than the forend which is dark in colour I would like to darken the stock to match the forend I have never done this and have no idea where to start any help is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Alkanet (red oil) would be my recommendation. Applied lightly but with many applications (little and often), a much darker finish can be achieved. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 As above, alkanet oil, I make my own. The only other thing you need will be lots of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulinlincs Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Yep. Alkanet oil. Be aware that if you are going to oil the stock afterwards the end color will be darker due to the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Personally I’d strip both off all finish and start from bare wood get the colours to come together as I refinish them using red oil etc in the process to get the best colour compliment between the two piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 What's just be said above. As it is usually easiest to lighten wood than to darken it. Then you can get the colours to come together AND it also means that the sheen on each matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 If the new sock has an attractive grain and you are happy with the colour then lighten the forend wood . If the sock is plain and you want to darken it I would advise you to strip off what finish is on now , stain with a spirit stain , bearing in mind some wood will take stain better than other , then refinish . As wood come from different trees , grown in different places and at different times ,you may never get a perfect match .As forend woods inevitably seem to darken down more than the stock , when I restocked guns I tried to lighten the fore wood as much as possible if there was big contrast . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 47 minutes ago, Gunman said: If the new sock has an attractive grain and you are happy with the colour then lighten the forend wood . How do you lighten the wood, remove the finish? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Oxalic acid is the stuff to source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Give it a coat of creosote 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 21 hours ago, Demonic69 said: How do you lighten the wood, remove the finish? Thanks Aya's were not known for having a deep oiled finish . Many were coated with a stained lacquer or varnish .Personally I would take off the wood and soak it in thinners [acetone ] , brush out the checkering with a stiff bristled brush, I assume it was re cut when the gun was restocked , as it should have been . When it is fully dry the wood will appear to be "white" and will take any stain quickly so be very careful .Gently rub down to smooth ant lifted grain . It may be that red oil will be all that is needed and is a matter of trial and error and experience . So just try one coat to see and if it colours OK then continue with clear oil or what ever finish you choose . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Used to dissolve some permanganate of potash in water until the colour was virtually black and no more would dissolve. Apply this to the stock and when dry simply rub down the stock until it got to the lighter shade you were after before applying the oil. Back in the day, the devil rode when the needs must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, wymberley said: Used to dissolve some permanganate of potash in water until the colour was virtually black and no more would dissolve. Apply this to the stock and when dry simply rub down the stock until it got to the lighter shade you were after before applying the oil. Back in the day, the devil rode when the needs must. Wow used to soak your feet in that stuff to cure toe rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 10 hours ago, DUNKS said: Wow used to soak your feet in that stuff to cure toe rot. I've always wondered if there was any of this in alkanet oil as as you start to lighten it it turns a red - ish colour. I can confirm that if you put enough of it in the town's closed circuit fountain system the result is a 6 foot high wall of pink bubbles ( having also applied a generous measure of washing up liquid) the full width of the road downhill from the fountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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