I've seen a couple of threads asking about refinishing stocks. Here is a recipe i have used on mausers and garands. This comes from a really excellent book I inherited called "The Amature Guncraftsman" circre 1938 by James Virgil Howe. (probably out of print) Its great for complete oil refinishing or touch ups.
16oz. boiled linseed oil
1oz Japan dryer (hobby store)
300gr. pure carnauba wax (i use beeswax for sealing boots)
3oz. turpentine
Heat all together until mixture comes to a simmer or until small beads appear on the surface. BE CAREFUL THIS IS MOST DEFINATELY FLAMABLE! Let simmer for 10 minutes; let cool and pour into a sealable bottle(i like a Mason jar for this).
Quote:
"Pour only enough oil into the palm of one hand so that when both hands are rubbed together they will be slightly moistened. Rub both hands over the entire stock with fast even strokes so you feel considerable warmth from the friction." [don't let your significat other see you doing this #1 she WILL be jealous, #2 it just looks like you should be alone in the shower with your stock] "Care must be taken not to use too much oil as it will produce a gummy surface. If this happens use #3 steel wool to remove surplus and start over. A considerable number may be applied; if so the time required may be 6-8 weeks, for the stock must stand in a warm place one or two days between applications. Once the desired finish is obtained allow stock to stand upright until thouroughly dry before assembeling metal parts."
You will love the smell of this stuff(significant other WILL NOT)and will want to put some on before going out Friday night.
Enjoy some "quality" time with your milsurp.
P.S. I will not be held responsable for any broken homes!
16oz. boiled linseed oil
1oz Japan dryer (hobby store)
300gr. pure carnauba wax (i use beeswax for sealing boots)
3oz. turpentine
Heat all together until mixture comes to a simmer or until small beads appear on the surface. BE CAREFUL THIS IS MOST DEFINATELY FLAMABLE! Let simmer for 10 minutes; let cool and pour into a sealable bottle(i like a Mason jar for this).
Quote:
"Pour only enough oil into the palm of one hand so that when both hands are rubbed together they will be slightly moistened. Rub both hands over the entire stock with fast even strokes so you feel considerable warmth from the friction." [don't let your significat other see you doing this #1 she WILL be jealous, #2 it just looks like you should be alone in the shower with your stock] "Care must be taken not to use too much oil as it will produce a gummy surface. If this happens use #3 steel wool to remove surplus and start over. A considerable number may be applied; if so the time required may be 6-8 weeks, for the stock must stand in a warm place one or two days between applications. Once the desired finish is obtained allow stock to stand upright until thouroughly dry before assembeling metal parts."
You will love the smell of this stuff(significant other WILL NOT)and will want to put some on before going out Friday night.
Enjoy some "quality" time with your milsurp.
P.S. I will not be held responsable for any broken homes!
