PaulABF Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I currently own a Baikal o/u and it does me alright. Only thing I dislike about the gun is the thick laquer/varnish finish on the stock and forend so I'm considering sanding it down and oiling it instead. What I'm after if possible, is some straightforward, not too technical advice on how to achieve this. I understand That I'll need to remove the varnish, sand, sand some more, and oil it but what do I use i.e type of grit and what sort of oil? How do I strip in and around the chequering without losing the detail? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Paul have a read of the pinned topic in the DIY section. Failing that have a word with Straightshooter, he is the man I'll move this post to the DIY section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Just about to do the same task. Was reading this earlier today Gunstock Refinishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 That's great lads. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter1 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 checkout my signature there is a link to my work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Seen. You do a fantastic job. I'm nearly finished mine. Stripped the varnish and have spent two days fine sanding whilst waiting for tru oil I ordered online to arrive. The wood feels like glass as it's so smooth. Also managed to steam a few dents and chips out. Feeling quite chuffed with myself and can't wait to get started on the oiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Paul Can you tell me what grade of sand paper you used? I am about to start on a stock after I have removed the varnish, but there are a couple of scratches I need to remove. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I used '00' wire wool when the varnish was stripped to get any loose bits off, then applied white spirit, let it dry and used 340 grit paper. I dusted off any excess dust, reapplied white spirit and did it another 5 times or so. Smoother than a baby's butt. I've just finished the stock tonight actually. Five thin applications of Tru oil with a minimum of 3 hrs between each coat, light rub with wire wool and finished with a layer of quality wax, buffed to a low shine. Feels lovely and looks a lot better than a hard varnish finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Can u post a pick of ur finished job Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) I'll try. I need to dig out the pics of when I bought it too. See what I can do. Edited to add some pics. Camera phone so they really don't do the wood colour and sheen full justice. Edited December 22, 2008 by PaulABF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Nice job looks great. I'm restaining my stock a bit darker hope it coumes out as well as yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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