Restoring a gun stock

[lapin2008 1,587]

Hi All,

 

Can anyone point me at an article or any instructions for restoring a shotgun stock?

 

thanks for looking

[niall_b73 41]

This thread is from ireland so prob not much use tho i will post it anyway:

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056496215?page=1#post_76196113

 

niall_b73

[lapin2008 1,587]

This thread is from ireland so prob not much use tho i will post it anyway:

http://touch.boards....1#post_76196113

 

niall_b73

Thanks mate, I can access the site OK. I should have said the stock is just scratched from wear and tear, i am just looking for a method of taking the old varnish/wax off and restoring it and what materials/products are used in this

[pipcock 21]

Hi All,

 

Can anyone point me at an article or any instructions for restoring a shotgun stock?

 

thanks for looking

I did mine with the instuctions that came with the finishing kit i purchased ,but theres lots on youtube etc i did everything it told me to do and it turned out 10 x better than what it were.you have to be careful and spend a bit of time with the checkering and be very careful with the forend ,it doesnt take much to damage them,but if you take your time you'll be well happy with it .......good luck pipcock Edited January 3, 2012 by pipcock

[lapin2008 1,587]

Hi All,

 

Can anyone point me at an article or any instructions for restoring a shotgun stock?

 

thanks for looking

I did mine with the instuctions that came with the finishing kit i purchased ,but theres lots on youtube etc i did everything it told me to do and it turned out 10 x better than what it were.you have to be careful and spend a bit of time with the checkering and be very careful with the forend ,it doesnt take much to damage them,but if you take your time you'll be well happy with it .......good luck pipcock

thanks mate, will have a look on youtube.

[Simonrees 45]

fine grade wirewool and Meths is the method used to remove varnishes and finishes on antique furniture, I have restored a number of air rifle stocks over the years using this method. Just don't rush it, and if you use a Palm Oil build up layers slowly over a few days or so.

Edited January 3, 2012 by Simonrees

[shootlodge 146]

Give it to a pine stripping works. It only cheep £3-5 .This will stip all the varnish / oils & garbage out of the wood. Then get a old towel drop it in boiling water, wring it ,& wrap it around the wood tight & put it some place warm (airing cupboard) or sauna, do this several times to get all the bruises & small dents out. Then sand it carefully, wire wool to finish & then wipe it over with teak oil & put it some where warm for the wood to soak the oil in . then buff with clean cloth..done !! With patience it will look amazing.

Edited January 3, 2012 by shootlodge

[lapin2008 1,587]

Give it to a pine stripping works. It only cheep £3-5 .This will stip all the varnish / oils & garbage out of the wood. Then get a old towel drop it in boiling water, wring it ,& wrap it around the wood tight & put it some place warm (airing cupboard) or sauna, do this several times to get all the bruises & small dents out. Then sand it carefully, wire wool to finish & then wipe it over with teak oil & put it some where warm for the wood to soak the oil in . then buff with clean cloth..done !! With patience it will look amazing.

thanks mate