Question on Refinishing a Stock

L

larry.coutu

New member
Rating - 100%
5   0   0
Location
Prince Albert, SK
I am refinishing a stock from a Husqvarna .222. I plan on stripping and sanding off the original finish, and then refinishing in a classic oil type look. The stock is a light coloured wood. Generally the finish is in rough shape (lots of scratches and worn areas) but the wood is solid (no large chunks or gouges). What is the best way of handling the checkering? Should I try to strip the finish using a stripper and a toothbrush(???) or just leave it as is and finish around the checkering. The checkering is in good shape, as well as the finish on it.
 
Use the stripping and use the toothbrush. If you have access to Peavey Mart, buy a set of dental tools to clean out small areas. Take your time.

Be gentle with the checkering as the stripper makes the wood a bit soft and you can wreck the checkering.

You can place the stock in a mix of hot water and dishsoap and use a bristle brush to clean the stock entirely before you start oiling it.

If you leave the checkering as is and finish around it, it will look like hell. Take the time to clean out the checkering of all gloss and you will be glad you did.
 
huntinstuff said:
Use the stripping and use the toothbrush. If you have access to Peavey Mart, buy a set of dental tools to clean out small areas. Take your time.

Be gentle with the checkering as the stripper makes the wood a bit soft and you can wreck the checkering.

You can place the stock in a mix of hot water and dishsoap and use a bristle brush to clean the stock entirely before you start oiling it.

If you leave the checkering as is and finish around it, it will look like hell. Take the time to clean out the checkering of all gloss and you will be glad you did.
Click to expand...

X2, except for the dishsoap part. I would clean the stock after the stripping with mineral spirits and leave it dry for a day before working on it. (dispose of the rags safely when working with the spirits)
bigbull
 
Old strippers trick...

I agree with using stripper. It is effective and quick. Instead of toothbrush which will fling stripper everywhere including your clothes, take an old paint brush and cut the brush down to about 1/2 inch long. Dip the brush into stripper and scrub the grooves. The chemicals do most of the work, you don't need much mechanical action.

Read the directions on the container of stripper and the manufacturer will advise what is best to clean up the wood after stripping. Water raises the grain which is not great if you plan to varnish the stock. If you are oiling it, consider some of the polymers like tung oil or teak oil.

You also have an opportunity to stain your stock to enhance grain or even up wood colours so read up on that as well.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom