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Posted: 8/7/2017 1:14:45 PM EDT
I picked up a Winchester Super Grade that I really like, but am a bit disappointed in the finish. I found some flaws in the sunlight over the weekend I'm not happy about, so in typical "me" fashion, I'm going to try my hand at refinishing before ordering a walnut from Boyd's.
I prefer not to send the rifle back because to be honest, I have zero faith in most workers to do anything right these days. If they gave a damn it wouldn't be like this in the first place. If you want it done right, you've got to do it yourself...  So why not take the opportunity to try and learn something, it's the kind of project I typically enjoy anyway. And I am experienced at finishing wood trim, so not a total noobie.
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Posted: 8/7/2017 1:15:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/7/2017 1:18:59 PM EDT
World's Best Oil Finish
Courtesy of dfariswheel on The High Road I did this on a 67 year old shotgun earlier this year. It's absolutely beautiful and has held up nicely. I'll put some pics up later. |
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Posted: 8/13/2017 2:35:02 PM EDT
Had a bit of a mishap with stripper on the plastic forend tip, but I think It'll be okay. If all else fails I'll learn how to re-tip a stock.
Stripping and scraping.  Attached FileHalfway through sanding.  Attached File Attached FileFirst coat of Pilkington golden brown finish.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/13/2017 2:37:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/14/2017 7:36:48 AM EDT
Boy that stock has some nice figure. Looking forward to seeing it finished!
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Posted: 8/14/2017 7:45:24 AM EDT
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Boy that stock has some nice figure. Looking forward to seeing it finished! |
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Posted: 8/14/2017 7:49:48 AM EDT
It had no tackiness late last night so I went ahead and put another coat on. I'm bare hand rubbing it in, mixed 1/3,2/3 finish and mineral spirits. Pretty therapeutic to feel the grain this way, been stressful at work lately.
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Posted: 8/14/2017 7:53:54 AM EDT
Tagged. The rifle... Not you
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Posted: 8/15/2017 9:40:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/15/2017 9:43:32 PM EDT
Four coats in, starting to get a slight sheen going and darkening a bit more without hiding the figure.
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Posted: 8/16/2017 7:50:37 AM EDT
Please keep posting pics, that looks like an exceptional piece of wood!
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Posted: 8/18/2017 6:11:25 PM EDT
Friday has arrived. More wet sanding with the finish, it's starting to not soak anymore of it in.
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Posted: 8/18/2017 6:26:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:06:19 AM EDT
Looks fantastic, good job.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 6:31:28 PM EDT
Looking good!!
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Posted: 8/22/2017 6:41:47 PM EDT
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Friday has arrived. More wet sanding with the finish, it's starting to not soak anymore of it in. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196304/IMG_6228-283834.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196304/IMG_6230-283836.JPG  I hand rubbed some PTO into some of my old M1 Garand stocks and amazing what oil can do to bring out the figure in walnut.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 10:10:13 PM EDT
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Probably one of the few times you can with a straight face say you are drinking a nice bourbon and hand rubbing oil into your wood. I hand rubbed some PTO into some of my old M1 Garand stocks and amazing what oil can do to bring out the figure in walnut.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 10:12:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/23/2017 10:40:49 PM EDT
Cured enough for another round of sanding tonight, first 320 grit, then 00 steel wool.
 Attached File Attached FileYou can see the cured finish/slurry in the pores and the surface feels like silk.  Attached FileFirst coat of hand rubbed oil, wiped with t-shirt after about 10 minutes. *If you look closely, you can just make out a glass once full of whiskey, still wet from only moments before...*  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 10:46:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/23/2017 11:17:50 PM EDT
Looks great OP I might dig through the safe and find a wood piece to redo
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Posted: 8/23/2017 11:22:54 PM EDT
I usually mask off the checkering and finish separately with a thinner oil like fretboard oil to lleave a darker, flatter finish. I've had problems with excess build in the valleys. Also, although it is too late on this one, before applying finish, sand to 400 grit, I blow out the pores and rub in bone black with a paper towel to really bring out the pores. But don't get it into the checkering unless you want black checkering, look at Doug Turnbull's site, in the Winchester gallery. Eta: looking great for the first time. I wish my first one looked that good.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 5:45:34 AM EDT
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I usually mask off the checkering and finish separately with a thinner oil like fretboard oil to lleave a darker, flatter finish. I've had problems with excess build in the valleys. Also, although it is too late on this one, before applying finish, sand to 400 grit, I blow out the pores and rub in bone black with a paper towel to really bring out the pores. But don't get it into the checkering unless you want black checkering, look at Doug Turnbull's site, in the Winchester gallery. Eta: looking great for the first time. I wish my first one looked that good. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 5:46:19 AM EDT
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Looks great OP I might dig through the safe and find a wood piece to redo Do you mind taking a picture showing the entire stock? |
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Posted: 8/27/2017 10:06:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/27/2017 10:07:54 PM EDT
I polished it with some 600 grit and then rottenstone tonight. Cleaned it up and rubbed in another coat of oil.
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Posted: 8/28/2017 7:06:14 AM EDT
Looks much nicer than the original. Good job op
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Posted: 11/8/2017 5:51:13 PM EDT
Finally cured and ready for whitetail.
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Posted: 11/8/2017 6:23:23 PM EDT
Outstanding job. Beautiful rifle.
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Posted: 11/8/2017 7:43:11 PM EDT
Bravo!
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Posted: 11/8/2017 11:18:21 PM EDT
Wow, that turned out very nicely. I would be proud to go hunting with a rifle that fine. Something I could pass down to my kids one day.
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Posted: 11/9/2017 2:38:51 AM EDT
Beautiful
Excellent job |
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Posted: 11/9/2017 3:51:13 AM EDT
Wow, OP. Beautiful work!
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Posted: 11/19/2017 12:37:48 AM EDT
Great work.
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Posted: 11/19/2017 8:29:04 AM EDT
Thanks guys, I’m certainly happy with the results. Took it out to re-zero it the other day and it only needed one click left.
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Posted: 12/2/2017 12:33:15 PM EDT
That looks great. As a lot of people have done, the AR craze has driven me to fudd guns. I've refinished a few stocks this year and would not mind making a hobby of it.
It really is pretty relaxing to work on wood. Its amazing what a little time will do to a stock. Unfortunately, I'm not very patient and that has bitten me a few times. |
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