Re: Gun stock refinish
[Re: Claypool313]
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01/17/21 04:25 PM
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There's a fragile outer layer that comes off with fingernail. What is this? Old varnish? Wax? One of my bigger concers is reassembly. You know, some screws better left unturned. Worried about refit.
Options to buff off the outer layer and shine it up without disassembly? Probably old varnish or lacquer. Use good screwdrivers... Chemical strippers and a new finish that’ll give you the look you want would be my plan if it’s chipping off. Careful with that beautiful checkering.
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Re: Gun stock refinish
[Re: Claypool313]
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01/17/21 05:41 PM
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If you decide to refinish it, don't plan on using it for weeks if you do it properly!. It's a laborious process to do it right.
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Re: Gun stock refinish
[Re: Claypool313]
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01/17/21 05:48 PM
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Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil mixed with a couple drops of Turpentine will seal the woods pores. Like I said, it's a long process.
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Re: Gun stock refinish
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01/17/21 06:02 PM
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That's at least a halfway decent gun, I can tell by the forearm clip. Maker? AYA. i didnt want to give that away in the original post. My research turned up late 60s, contract gun likely with Sears. But it doesn't have a formal model name indicated. Fit is decent but not what they're known for. I have an email to AYA to help figure it out.
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Re: Gun stock refinish
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01/17/21 06:05 PM
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That's at least a halfway decent gun, I can tell by the forearm clip. Maker? AYA. i didnt want to give that away in the original post. My research turned up late 60s, contract gun likely with Sears. But it doesn't have a formal model name indicated. Fit is decent but not what they're known for. I have an email to AYA to help figure it out. AYA is a very decent maker, Spanish if I remember right. The only thing wrong with that gun is the beavertail forearm. My buddy has one on his and we argue about it all the time. Nothing personal.
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Re: Gun stock refinish
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01/17/21 06:30 PM
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Thought it would be a nice winter project with Tru Oil. I need basically all the tools so also an excuse to buy stuff. As a word of caution from someone who has done it, if you don't have any experience working with doubles, don't take that stock off. Not unless you know of a gunsmith who is knowledgeable in doubles who can reassemble it for you.
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Re: Gun stock refinish
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Thought it would be a nice winter project with Tru Oil. I need basically all the tools so also an excuse to buy stuff. As a word of caution from someone who has done it, if you don't have any experience working with doubles, don't take that stock off. Not unless you know of a gunsmith who is knowledgeable in doubles who can reassemble it for you. See that's my concern as well. Im meeting gunsmith tomorrow for a different project gun. Ill inquire on his experiences with doubles. The gun was a gift, entrusted to me, and i dont want to ruin it. May just leave as is.
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Re: Gun stock refinish
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01/17/21 06:52 PM
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It's a gift entrusted to you. Leave it stay originally as it was given to you for sentimental and nostalgic reasons then.
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