Red696 Posted October 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Took a few minutes to just mark up the worst of the ‘dings’ in the buttstock before getting started on the stripping, steaming and more steaming. This is just one side, it may take a while… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 I would be inclined to strip the varnish / finish and then look for scratches and dings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 8 hours ago, Gordon R said: I would be inclined to strip the varnish / finish and then look for scratches and dings. I will be, I use the photos to reference back once it is stripped and ready to steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 I greatly admire your persistence with this project and am sure that your got much satisfaction in doing it. Look forward to seeing the end result of the woodwork. Well done. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 still watching..............love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 The forend took days of using various strippers to remove the varnish, and has now had a coat of Alkanet oil. Not a great piece of wood but it will look better than before I started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Butt is stripped, washed off and set to drying. Once dry I will clean out the chequering and give it a light sanding before the first steaming. Then it will need the repairs doing. Has a bit more about it than the forend. Edited October 18, 2023 by Red696 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 That should come up nicely with a hand-rubbed oil finish with alkanet as you plan. I hope you've been able to fix the crack at the head of the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 39 minutes ago, arjimlad said: That should come up nicely with a hand-rubbed oil finish with alkanet as you plan. I hope you've been able to fix the crack at the head of the stock. Got to steam it first and have a good look for any residual finish left over from the stripping. Then it’s toothpicks and glue time 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, Red696 said: Got to steam it first and have a good look for any residual finish left over from the stripping. Then it’s toothpicks and glue time 😁 a feeler gauge works well when poking it in before clamping it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Just now, ditchman said: a feeler gauge works well when poking it in before clamping it Thanks for the tip. I have a few syringes and large bore needles, the picks are to keep the gap open a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Red696 said: Thanks for the tip. I have a few syringes and large bore needles, the picks are to keep the gap open a little. Excellent spot on.....you know what you are doing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 8 hours to wait… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Needs a bit of sanding, but that will give me something to fill the small area of missing wood. Despite it looking like a gap it isn’t, and now solid. This is the best I can get it, a bit disappointed if I’m honest but you only work with whats there. Maybe after a few coats of Alkanet it will not be as obvious. Edited October 20, 2023 by Red696 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 coats of Alkanet is enough for this one I’ll move on to a few coats of BLO. Keen to get this assembled and test fire it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 I am a great fan of staining before anything and not, nowadays, a fan of BLO. I used to use latterly Lakeone Liquid Staining wax. https://finneyswoodfinishes.co.uk/brands/lakeone.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 those cracks look a result of the metal not meeting wood correctly......maybe you should look at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 5 hours ago, Red696 said: Keen to get this assembled and test fire it. Surely you should have test fired it before you took it apart and upgraded the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Surely you should have test fired it before you took it apart and upgraded the wood. Sadly I don’t have that facility, I bought the gun, knowing it had issues, as a way of learning my way around shotguns ( more used to PCP’s ). I have limited time/access to shooting facilities due to other commitments and current health issues. The ejectors now function as they should but the action is very tight due to how dry the action has been kept, the woodwork is just something that I find theraputic. 1 hour ago, ditchman said: those cracks look a result of the metal not meeting wood correctly......maybe you should look at that Yes, I knew about that. Altough I may have been a little enthusiastic with the sanding, as the photo above shows 😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 The gun has had it’s first outing since buying it, and performed without fault. 40 shells, every one ejected perfectly, no issues with the stock repair and I even managed to hit 25 of the 40 clays. Only my 3rd shoot so particularly happy with the 25 £35 Bargain in my opinion 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Red696 said: The gun has had it’s first outing since buying it, and performed without fault. 40 shells, every one ejected perfectly, no issues with the stock repair and I even managed to hit 25 of the 40 clays. Only my 3rd shoot so particularly happy with the 25 £35 Bargain in my opinion 😁 Good result, not the 25 the gun, Just kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Well done for having a go and sorting the issues of the ejector out and for making a good job of the woodwork. You should be well pleased with the outcome and the satisfaction that you sorted it out yourself where others may have doubted their own ability. Many thanks for posting what has been an interesting thread. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Well done. And thank you for sharing your journey from gunshop scrap bin to useful addition to your gun cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I posted earlier in the thread I wasn’t that happy with the crack repair, so I’ve redone it. I think it looks much better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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