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Sprayons are powerful stuff, however, so use rubber gloves and a face mask, and work in a well. Stock refinishing part i top rated supplier of firearm. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. The gun should have been worth a fortune, but because of bad decisions and sloppy work, it wasnt. Gunstocks, inc semifinished gun stocks made from the. Services include stock alterations, stock refinishing, and more. Please confirm a quote from our gunsmiths before work is started. As well, an extremely valuable firearm may be perceived of lesser value if modifications. Finished richards custom walnut gun stock using truoil. If the gun youre considering for refinishing is a collectible, please be advised that any alteration to the originality of the firearm, including refinishing the stock, may decrease the street value of its potential collectible status. Services that we provide include stock duplicating, inletting, fitting, shaping, sanding,finishing, and much more.

Prices vary depending on the type of firearm and condition of stock so please contact us for an estimate. Make sure the gun is unloaded and remove the barreled action from the stock. I finish a throughbolt stock with the pad off since it has to be removed to install the stock, anyway. Boiled linseed oil is more often used on bare wood and is popular for finishing gun stocks, as the process of heating it decreases its drying time. The stock will now be covered in a milky white goo. I show you how to finish or refinish a rifle stock with birchwoodcasey truoil gun stock finish. To properly spray a synthetic finish you need a compressor and spray gun, a dedicated spray roombooth and a respirator. A few dollars invested in some simple materials and hard work can turn an old clunker into a. Shotgun stocks are much easier to work on than rifle stocks, because there are many more areas on a rifle stock that can have unique little designs like side panels.

Some years back, i refinished a winchester 94 3030 rifle whose bluing was beyond hope. All cracks and chips must be repaired before refinishing. Click here to view a description of our semifinished gunstocks. This gun makes an excellent demonstration example because it has many scratches and gouges in the wood and because a portion of the pistol grip is a different color than the remainder of the stock cause it had been covered, apparently with tape, to repair a minor crack in the stock. Nothing destroys a vintage collectible gun or an old military rifle faster than refinishing the stock, except for maybe a hacksaw to the barrel. The finish on the stock was very dry and completely gone in many areas. Linseed oil is sold raw in its pure form, and its added to oilbased paints. Stock refinishing velocity works, guns, firearms, ammo. A popular method for refinishing a rifle stock is by handrubbing it with boiled linseed oil. If it is damaged, you will want to replace the stock. Semifinished means nothing about a semifinished gunstocks is finished. Custom rifles, blueing and general gun repair also available. I have done some in the past and what i will be showing you is my own proven method on how to get that glossy new out of the box look out of your tired looking. No but my godson worked all summer years ago for his first rifle which was a cva mountain rifle built from a kit.

To an untrained eye, the gun may have looked ok, but it earned a poor rating due to the shoddy refinishing. The photos below show the stock before refinishing. Hand crafted gun stock refinishing by beauty of wood. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and rifle stock. Sealing the wood of a gunstock is one of the most important steps in stock finishing. How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil gone. Yes, you can apply synthetics from an aerosol can, but the cans are more for touchup than total refinishing. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. With over 15 years of experience, we guarantee our customers with top quality work.

Its all about blue steel and walnut if you repair, restore, refinish, or make high. In fact, it looks bad enough that you should think about refinishing during the winter so it will look good for spring shooting. Stock refinishing does not include any metal work, stock fitting, or installation of any features to the stock such as recoil pads or sling swivels prices vary depending on the type of firearm and condition of stock so please contact us for an estimate. If you are thinking about refinishing an antique or old collectible, go to a reputable gunsmith or dealer and talk to them first. Sep 18, 2007 make sure the gun is unloaded and remove the barreled action from the stock. Dec, 2017 you should, by now, have read last months article on how to prepare your old stock for refinishing. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. And whats the point of giving a new finish to a gun without also sweetening up the stock. Give me the honor of making a truly beautiful wood stock for you. Spray the stock with finish remover to get rid of the old finish. Finishing a gun stock with tru oil complete how to the. I take pride in my work and make ugly stocks beautiful once again. Gunsmithing how to seal the wood when finishing a gun stock. The low expectation guide to clunker gun restoration some minor gun restoration advice neither guns and shooting online nor the author assume any liability for accidents, injury, hurt feelings, disappointment, anger, or befuddlement from the use or misuse of this information by randy d.

The stock which is probably birch was done natural or blond if you will. How to refinish a gunstock professional gunstock refinishing. I can refinish your wood stock down to the color and finish of your preference. Truoil gun stock finish brings out the richness and beauty of fine woods and gives. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. In this guntec presentation larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, teaches the technique for.

They are intended to give my customers a rough order of magnitude cost of making improvements to their stock. After staining which i have already done, the instructions call for tung oil to be applied to seal the wood followed by truoil. What pilkington and smyrl do is wetsand a stock to fill, finish and polish all at the same time, never letting a. Garvins gun stock shop gunstock repair refinishing. I think regular wood stain will work, if you wring out the cord so it is not applying the stain too wet on the stock. How to seal the wood when finishing a gun stock youtube. The buttplate was broken and the toe of the stock broken off at the tip. Ive seen nice work done with aerosols, but always by experienced painters. You will want to ensure access to the inside portions of the wood stock to ensure the integrity of the wood.

That stained the stock in random lines, then i lightly sanded the stock and applied the finish like linseed oil. You can be sure i will take the time and steps to ensure a truly beautiful finish. This bullshit about refinishing or reblueing is a tool used by dealers and collectors to hammer your gun value down so it can be acquired for a lower price. I have done some in the past and what i will be showing you is my own proven method on how to get that glossy new out of the box look out of your tired looking stocks. Nov 07, 2012 our complete stock finish kit gives you everything you need to finish a new stock or to refinish an old stock. Thanks for stopping by we manufacture semifinished unfinished gunstocks for all kinds of rifles and shotguns, replacement gunstocks, custom gun stocks, thumbhole gun stocks etc. You should, by now, have read last months article on how to prepare your old stock for refinishing. The two basic questions remaining are whether to finish with the pad on or off and what finish to use.

Dec 23, 2016 boz330, do you have a gun stock to refinish. The gunstock finishing instructions say to saturate the wood until it can take. The low expectation guide to clunker gun restoration some minor gun restoration advice neither guns and shooting online nor the author assume any liability for accidents, injury, hurt feelings, disappointment, anger, or befuddlement from the use or misuse of this information. The better the stock wood, the more it is worth the effort to refurbish the stock and bring out the best in the timber. Before and after examples of our stock repair work. The original is 1949 and modern poly finishes are not going to be well covered. Woodworking bar clampswoodworking bookswoodworking. Refinishing of handguns,rifles,shotguns using cerahide a teflonmoly based ceramic coating. Refinishing the stock remington model 1900 coach gun. How technology and big data are reinventing the customersupplier relationship.

I have worked at a custom gun shop and have experience in stock repairs and refinishing. Stock refinishing velocity works, guns, firearms, ammo, gunsmith, ffl transfers, westerville, ohio. I must reserve the right to adjust my charges based on what i actually encounter with each gunstock. If your gun is in the white, you can finish sand with the wood on the metal. Disassemble your weapon, removing all metal parts from the wood stock. The vast majority of my customers are much too far away to walk into my shop, but i am, you and i will communicate more than any gunsmith you have dealt with in the past. I was asked to refinish a gun stock to be used as a gift. Ccr firearm refinishing services, quality craftsmanship at an affordable price. Now, williams is pleased to offer our famous gunsmithing services to our world wide web. How to refinish military rifle stocks gone outdoors.

Using products made for gun stock repair is always first. Jun 07, 2017 a truoil finish is weather resistant this is the term birchwood casey uses, not proof, looks terrific, is very tough, and can be easily repaired or renewed. I am following instructions from a book to finish my walnut gunstock. It was a really tough hunting season, and your poor gun took quite a beating.

Although this wood need not be refinished, it should be checked for damage. Gun stock and barrel 3508 e gulf to lake hwy inverness, fl 34453 352 4231627. We can repair almost any type of damage to the stock of your long gun. Bob brownell did say something about sandingin in his book gunsmith kinks, but only used it, on the first coat or two of finish. The low expectation guide to clunker gun restoration. Then i wrapped the cord around the stock in random patterns, and let it sit for a couple of days. The wood also had a lot of various dents and gouges in it. I want to create an instructable for refinishing gun stocks.

Keep the nitromors wet for about 20 minutes or so wrap the whole stock in another bin liner so it doesnt dry out. Aug 17, 2011 sealing the wood of a gunstock is one of the most important steps in stock finishing. The one on my rem 870 seems awfully soft and seems to ding very easily. Be sure to visit our facebook page for albums on current start to finish refinishing projects. The gun came new with the stock unfinished and the finishes i applied were all hand rubbed. Shooting without a proper fitting gun is a waste of time and money. Our complete stock finish kit gives you everything you need to finish a new stock or to refinish an old stock. A truoil finish is weather resistant this is the term birchwood casey uses, not proof, looks terrific, is very tough, and can be easily repaired or renewed.

Sprayons are powerful stuff, however, so use rubber gloves and a face mask, and work in a wellventilated area. If there was consistancy in any of this, why not go to the junkyard and by a completely rusted out junked 69 camero and by not restoring it, it has a higher value than one restored. Afer youve finished, the craftsmans has to be neutralised with white spirit. Now, we shall have a look at the process of providing a protective, attractive, traditional finish, using homemade oils. Using products made for gun stock repair is always first choice but if there was a national disarmament then repairing a cracked or broken gun stock would be better than trying to make one. Now the prep work is over, and it is time for finish. I have been refinishing stocks for many years and in the final analysis, there is simply no easy way to get a good result other than by applying patience.

Im located in cleveland, alabama 35049 here are a few photos of my work. The really good stockers like alvin linden would first seal the grain with spar varnish, then sand that. Its a very affordable product and one of the best gun stock finishing kits in my book. How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil.