hill billy Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi i have been recently trying to stain the stock of a bettinsoli over and under, i have made a couple of attempts but i just can't make the wood become very dark it always just stays a very light shade like oak, i would really like to make it quiet dark have an of you got any tips on doing so thanks very much jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 I stained my air rifle stock using watercolour paint then oiled the stock and it`s still looking good 10 yr later.Remember to test the colour on a partthat won`t be seen day to day.....best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 creasolt belive it or not local gunsmith uses it ? :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Creosote???? B) What does he use to oil the stock with Duckhams 20/50 G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted May 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 I WAS TALKINg TO A CHAP AT LAST YEARS PHEaSANT SHOOT AND FOR WHAT I REMEMBER HE SAID COMPLETeLY STRIP THE STOCK WITH NITO SOMETHING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 I WAS TALKINg TO A CHAP AT LAST YEARS PHEaSANT SHOOT AND FOR WHAT I REMEMBER HE SAID COMPLETeLY STRIP THE STOCK WITH NITO SOMETHING I think the trade name is nitromorse (spelling might be cr##) its paint stripper If you do use it wear gloves n goggles , hard hat, protective foot wear etc etc , It is NASTY STUFF!!! NASTY NASTY KIN NNNNNNNNNASTY, use sand paper its loads safer and you dont have the bother of neutralising it, you will need somthing to stain it with , Depends what you want to finish it with , Oil , wax or varnish , Your best having a word with a stock restorer or furniture restorer, you can completly ****** the value of your gun if it looks bad, if your not bothered about it too much Coffee works well But try it on a naff old bit of wood first to see if its the effect you want WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Hi i have been recently trying to stain the stock of a bettinsoli over and under, i have made a couple of attempts but i just can't make the wood become very dark it always just stays a very light shade like oak, i would really like to make it quiet dark have an of you got any tips on doing so thanks very much jason Morning H.B. I have just recently done my shot gun stock, depending on what sort of finish you are after, gloss or matt. I used a mild paint stripper from work dont use sand paper use wire wool use the fine to start with then to finish use the very fine, if you have chequering on the stock you will have to get all that out as well i used a stiff tooth brush, it does take time but if you want a good finish its the only way, dont rush the job. BUT-BUT before you start remove the stock from the action!!! To dye the stock go to the D.I.Y buy a good wood stain ( ronseal) of the shade that you want and rub it in little by little going with the grain of the wood. to make it darker apply more coats little and often letting it dry between coats (like it says on the tin)..To finish off seal with a wax, not the spray sort, using a soft cloth furniture wax is ok. between wax's rub gently with the grain using the very fine wire wool. to give it a gloss finish buff up using a soft cloth. If you want a matt finish use a stock oil i use DAVID NICKERSON'S BY PHILIPS. Or you could use french polish but thats a very long process, i once did a rifle stock with it when i finished it was like glass to touch it took hours but looked beautifull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted May 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 i have been contemplating french polishing it because i have an auto as well so its not like i don't have another gun to use and i don't really need it again till phesant shooting starts again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 (edited) No matter what you want to know concerning rifles etc, this site will almost always be able to help, just look for the links button on the left. http://www.varmintal.net/ahunt.htm One of the links will take you here. http://riflestocks.tripod.com/ Good hunting. Edited June 4, 2005 by peck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsalmon Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Once you've stained it give it good coat of yacht varnish. Designed for boats, obviously, and is totally water resistant and looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted June 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 thanks very much for all your replys i have been doin a bit of experimentation on some other bits of wood and i have decided that i am going to try and french polish it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 thanks very much for all your replys i have been doin a bit of experimentation on some other bits of wood and i have decided that i am going to try and french polish it Only one problem with french polish , it will look really C##P when it gets wet (Dont forget in England it will) it will go all milky, mind you when it does you can take it all off with meths and do it all over again WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Once you've stained it give it good coat of yacht varnish. Designed for boats, obviously, and is totally water resistant and looks good. ""yacht varnish"" looks good on boats and dodgy old air rifles Only IMHO of course WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted June 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 this is true thanks for that you may have saved me a lot of time, do you think i could wax it or some thing at the end to make it water resistant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High velocity Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 this is true thanks for that you may have saved me a lot of time, do you think i could wax it or some thing at the end to make it water resistant H.B dont whatever you do put varnish on you beloved stock, believe me it will look ****. :( you will not only deface your pride and joy you will olso de'value it.. :yp: only use- oil, wax or french polish (then a wax to seal it) but preperation and hard work will end up with you being pleased. it took me weeks and and weeks of sitting watching tv to end up with what i was happy with, and when i eventualy sold the rifle they couldnt believe how i got the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...?showtopic=8964 you can see the result of the hard work involved ,but its sure worth it use a good quality tung oil and a lot of elbow grease ,put the first coat on with the stock dampened with warm water ,this opens the grain and allows the oil to penetrate , first coat of oil should be warm to go deep,allow to dry then repeat numerous coats for finish and depth ,now polish your little heart out. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris lewis Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Go for the ronseal and wax , I did mine and looks great . How ever when you try it on another bit of wood it doesnt look the same . something to do with the soak rate !!! If you do it this way it will be water proof of will not warp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpw99 Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 Magman you creased me up with the creosote You must be using the same gunshop as me - he gives me a lot of dodgy advice as well. No disrespect, and i admit i do not have a alternative answer to put forward but i do know that creosote is now a banned substance and can do you a lot of damage if you take it into your lungs Cheers Jim the Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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