turningcustomcalls Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've decided to refinish the stock on a old 12 guage. Has anyone ever refinished a gun? If so, any tips before I do too much damage? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redgreen Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I have done a bunch of them. I like using boiled linseed, and hand rub them. I use 0000 steel wool to rub down the stock after I remove all of the old finish.After 5 or 6 coats, they turn out great. It is also easy to repair any damage that occurs to the finish after the fact, when this finish is used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbobb Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Do it right It is really more complicated than redgreen makes it sound. First remove all the old finish. This can be done with either chemical stripper or sand it off. Either way use a fine grit sand paper as you finish. After sanding you must raise the grain of the wood. To do this mix alcohol and water and completely coat the stock. Apply heat, I find a propane torch works well. Be careful not to burn the stock. The stock will feel rough, you can feel the wood grains have risen. Then rub it down with the new syntetic sanding pads. They do not leave pieces of metal imbedded in the wood like steel wool does. Repeat this several times until the grain can no longer be raised. You can tell you are done cause the stock will be smooth to the touch. If you plan on staining the stock do it now. Next you need to seal the grain. I find that Brichwood caseys stock sealer works well. this will then again have to be rubbed down with the sanding pads. Finally Birchwood Caseys Tru Oil finish should be applyed. It works much better than pure linseed. It dries faster and gives you a more rugged finish. Several coates are needed and each one should be rubbed into the stock. Finally you can adjust the final feel and gloss of the finish by rubbing it with rotten stone untill the desired finish is reached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi. here is a couple of very good articles on refinishing, hopefully can help you. too_ http://riflestocks.tripod.com/sfinish.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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