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Just wanted to get some input on stock re-finishing.
On one of my Gew88s, the stock was pretty greasy, grimy & very dark as well as had alot of dings/dents/scrapes, some carvings of initials, etc..
Only 2 minute & small cracks & I am in the process of re-finishing it.
I am sanding it down & don't want to sand too much because I need to retain the curves/shape, etc but wanted to ask if anyone has used a chemical stripper on a rifle stock before. The stock is over 100 years old so I don't want to F it up. I'm looking to make it a nice shiny & smooth finish as I'm planning something custom as I'm not concerned with originality on this particular piece as it's non-matching & appears not so collectible or desireable considering how cheap these rifles can be found for. I just want a nice purty shooter.
Can standard wood stains/finishes/etc that are used on furniture be used on gun stocks? They're wood, so I assume yes.
What about wood fillers? I need to fill in these dings/dents, etc.. any issues I need to be aware of when using these?
Anyway, just wanted to get some info & ideas for stock re-finishing.
Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I don't remember much from wood shop class 25 years ago
On one of my Gew88s, the stock was pretty greasy, grimy & very dark as well as had alot of dings/dents/scrapes, some carvings of initials, etc..
Only 2 minute & small cracks & I am in the process of re-finishing it.
I am sanding it down & don't want to sand too much because I need to retain the curves/shape, etc but wanted to ask if anyone has used a chemical stripper on a rifle stock before. The stock is over 100 years old so I don't want to F it up. I'm looking to make it a nice shiny & smooth finish as I'm planning something custom as I'm not concerned with originality on this particular piece as it's non-matching & appears not so collectible or desireable considering how cheap these rifles can be found for. I just want a nice purty shooter.
Can standard wood stains/finishes/etc that are used on furniture be used on gun stocks? They're wood, so I assume yes.
What about wood fillers? I need to fill in these dings/dents, etc.. any issues I need to be aware of when using these?
Anyway, just wanted to get some info & ideas for stock re-finishing.
Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I don't remember much from wood shop class 25 years ago