GBS Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I have just bought a few new shotguns that all need some level of refurbishment. They are: An english sidelock that needs the wood refinishing An english boxlock that needs wood refinishing, chequering re-cutting and the barrels re-blacking Two .410's. One needs the wood refinishing and barrels re-blacking, the other is just losing some of the "glaze" over the blacking but is otherwise very good. I am tempted to carry out some of the restoration work myself and am planning on starting with the .410. I am reluctant to do anything to the two side x sides as I think that there is a high probability that I may balls it up! Therefore, what i really want to know is: 1) how tough is refinishing wood? it is currently dented, scratched and generally unloved! what is the best process to use? any recomended kits/equipment/products? 2) How tough is re-blacking barrels? I think i will only do this to the .410! " " " " " "? Many thanks in advance. GB p.s. I have no intention of going anywhere near the chequering myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Re-blacking is a job for a smith, as it requires specialist kit and knowledge. Unless you happen to have a blacking tub, that is... What's the finish on the wood? Varnish? Oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Re-blacking is a job for a smith, as it requires specialist kit and knowledge. Unless you happen to have a blacking tub, that is... What's the finish on the wood? Varnish? Oil? Varnish i believe but thought having stripped that off that it may be good opportunity to try oil/french polish... gb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'd recommend an oil finish - French polishing is probably far too fragile a finish to use on a working gun. I bought a good book on shotgun gun-smithing last year: 'The Art of Gunsmithing - The Shotgun', by Lewis Potter. It may be worth a look if you're serious about doing a lot of your own work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I just bought that book too. Its great. I am going to have a go at bending a stock to reduce drop with the hot oil method. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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