took out the dslr for some good pics
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finished refinishing my m44
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wood looks very nice
did you just do wood?
how did you do it?
did you just do wood?
how did you do it?
yeah just the wood
first i sweat out all the cosmoline over the course of a week, then doused it with citris strip and scrubbed it really well with a tooth brush
let that dry for a day then did 4 coats of minwax stain, followed by 3 coats of wipe on satin poly
Sexy
Never thought so many people would like my wood
Indeed, my first time there too, just became a member this past weekGastrok:2372297 said:[im]http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/554383_866256817725_49405466_36529821_1709368519_n.jpg[/img]
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I recognize that rifle range - HHR&G!
Nice job on the stock.
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Nothing wrong with the wood in that pic, looks like maybe it got some brake cleaner or such on it while cleaning the action
Time consuming but the results were well worth it. Great Job !!!
Everyone will have a different opinion here
My two cents is to use citris strip, they sell it at home depot in the paint section.you don't need anything more than the aerosol can
Spray it on, let sit for 15, scrub with a tooth brush, respray, wait another 15 scrub again, wipe it all off with a clean rag, wet a rag with mineral spirits and wipe again till all that stuff is off, then let dry out for a day
My two cents is to use citris strip, they sell it at home depot in the paint section.you don't need anything more than the aerosol can
Spray it on, let sit for 15, scrub with a tooth brush, respray, wait another 15 scrub again, wipe it all off with a clean rag, wet a rag with mineral spirits and wipe again till all that stuff is off, then let dry out for a day
seeing this thread again makes me wish i could do 1 a month
I spent a good amount of time steaming the cosmo out of my Mosin and it looks great, but every time I take 'er out she sweats out a bit more as the barrel heats up. Last week I put 100 rounds through it in a fairly short period and the cosmo was running down the stock like water; ruined a good t-shirt cause I didn't notice the cosmo dripping all over.
I now keep a rag in the range bag specifically for wiping up cosmoline. I am not complaining! That's just how it goes with a 70-year old rifle.
I now keep a rag in the range bag specifically for wiping up cosmoline. I am not complaining! That's just how it goes with a 70-year old rifle.
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i love this thing!
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Citrus strip worked well. Now I currently have the stock wrapped in paper towels and a trash bag and living in my trunk for a few days. Supposed to be 90 wed.
No idea what finish I want to use yet
This is a spare 91/30 stock I have.
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No idea what finish I want to use yet
This is a spare 91/30 stock I have.
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Citrus strip worked well. Now I currently have the stock wrapped in paper towels and a trash bag and living in my trunk for a few days. Supposed to be 90 wed.
No idea what finish I want to use yet
This is a spare 91/30 stock I have.
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crap, I have a feeling like I need to buy another Mosin ... and I have a couple of boxes that I never opened yet ... this is just how awesome this thread it.
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Wow, sweating the stock out on the back window shelf of my car really works well.
Unwrapped the stock last night and the tissue and paper towels were soaked in cosmo. Stock feels less "cosmo'ed" too.
I figure one more try should do it. I jammed all the crevices with tissue paper and then wrap it in paper towels and black trash bag and tape it tight.
Next three 90 degree days should do the trick.
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Unwrapped the stock last night and the tissue and paper towels were soaked in cosmo. Stock feels less "cosmo'ed" too.
I figure one more try should do it. I jammed all the crevices with tissue paper and then wrap it in paper towels and black trash bag and tape it tight.
Next three 90 degree days should do the trick.
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what type of sand paper do you guys use, and how much sanding?
I have my SKS in the oven right now, giving it a 150º warm up for 20 mins at a time. Not much is coming out, I think the past user got most of the cosmo out of this piece.
I have my SKS in the oven right now, giving it a 150º warm up for 20 mins at a time. Not much is coming out, I think the past user got most of the cosmo out of this piece.
