M14S need info on strip and refinish stock

[Northman999]

Fellows,

I have a new Norinco M14 and I do love it, but I hate the slimy wood that it has out of the box. I want to strip and refinish, but don't want to do any damage to it as I don't have another stock. I have heard these rifles basically come coated in cosmaline, but I don't really know what that is, other than apparently some industrial oil/lubricant. I have heard reference to "baking" it off in an oven, but haven't heard instructions. I've also seen a bit of a "how to" with an SKS stock in a dishwasher to remove to cosmaline, which seemed to work well, but the SKS stocks have no metal parts (I seem to remember). So...anyone have any instructions on how to clean up my stock and not lose any accuracy or do any damage?

 

[Jay T]

nothman check out undergivers post in here It is titled My M305 reborn. That one is a gooder. I am in the process of doing mine and I reccomend easy-off oven cleaner and ALOT of elbow grease with the sanding paper. also a flapper wheel works good. Good luck with it.

 

[Wendell]

Refinishing the M14 stock

Walt Kulek discusses this topic here:

http://fulton-armory.com/
(Then, using the site index, choose info you need, then Fulton Armory FAQ, then How should I refinish my M14 stock.)

"But for God's sake, don't sand it!!!!"

 

[Juster]

If you do a search for "stock" in Main Battle Rifles, there should be tons of stuff.

 

[Liquid_Snake]

It says dont sand it... Why not?

Im going to sand mine fix the dings and paint it desert marpat then clear coat it

 

[bigdawg]

i like the rough look but thats just me was thinking of a synth stock but thats when i get more money lol

 

[Northman999]

Thanks guys! I'll get into the project over the next several days. I think I'll take some pics and maybe add some posts here on my own "refinish" of my M14.