Re-finishing a stock
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RE: Re-finishing a stock
You’ll like the Birchwood Casey products. That’s all I use anymore. Their True Oil is a great mix and you can vary the sheen by the number of coats you use and how much you steel wool between each coat. This product dries within 3 to 4 hours so you can rub in another coat in the afternoon. Oh, and its goof proof. Use a little at a time on your finger and rub it in well. When dry, use their stock wax. Outstanding results.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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RE: Re-finishing a stock
You are putting it on too thick. It only takes a few drops...rub it in, let it sit over night (depending on the temp, humidity etc) then sand or steel wool. This process can be repeated over and over until the stock looks the way you want it. From a satin to very high luster. You must have the patience of Job to do this!!!
#14
RE: Re-finishing a stock
Nothing looks better to me than several coats of linseed oil then a finishing coat or two of the Tru-oil. Heat the linseed oil up to where its just comfortable to work with. This increases penetration and makes it dry quicker. I have redone many stocks before I finally swithed to synthetic stocks.
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Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Jersey USA
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RE: Re-finishing a stock
Well guys I went with the Tru-Oil and it came out awesome! I lightly sanded between coats and got about 5 coats, it looks great. Thanks for the help! I'll post some pics when I get a chance. Now that I have the tru oil I think all my guns are in for some work after the season....