Refinished the stocks on my Toz shotguns

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The guns came with good quality walnut with nice grain. However, the finish did not last very long. I refinished them with Birchwood Casey's Tru-oil.

I am impressed with the results. The $ 300 guns look like they are worth $ 3000 now :D :D :D

They look better than in the pictures.

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Birch Wood Casey products are the best.I've used Tru oil on countless gun stocks and never was disappointed with the results. I also carve a lot of stylized wood carvings in Walnut,Apple Wood, Mahogany and my favorite Butternut. Have tried numerous types of finishes but always come back to Tru Oil. Like to have people handle my carvings so a tough finish that won't fade or yellow is a must. A coat of Stock wax also adds an extra layer of protection. Stock sheen or rubbing compound(rottenstone) will take some of the shine off and look more like a hand rubbed oil finish. Very nice job on those stocks.:D
 
Have you tried it on your MP-153?
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The finish on my walnut stock MP-153 is still good.

I will definitly refinish it with the same products when the factory finish wears off after a few hunts in damp/rainy/snowy conditions.
 
Tozman said:
The finish on my walnut stock MP-153 is still good.

I will definitly refinish it with the same products when the factory finish wears off after a few hunts in damp/rainy/snowy conditions.
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What prep. work did you do before applying the new finish?

How many coats did you apply and and what did you use to sand between coats ad after the funa coat?

Seeing the results that you've had, I think I will re-finish the wood on my MP-153.



BT
 
What prep. work did you do before applying the new finish?
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Just sanded lightly with steel wool before applying the Tru-oil. Applied it with my finger. As little as possible to avoid streaks.

The stock of my Toz-34 had a few "battle-scars" from the field. I sanded those areas with fine sandpaper. I applied Birchwood Casey's "Walnut Stain". It matched the exact colour of the stock. After letting it dry for a few hours, I proceeded as above.

How many coats did you apply and and what did you use to sand between coats ad after the funa coat?
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I let the first coat dry overnight. Then I sanded with steelwool and applied a second coat of Tru-oil. I did not see an improvement on the finish. I was already satisfied with the results. So, I decided against adding more coats.

Finally, I rubbed the stock with some "Stock Sheen & Conditioner" from the same manufacturer. It took away a little bit of the gloss to make it look like a more "natural" finish.

Seeing the results that you've had, I think I will re-finish the wood on my MP-153.
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Let the original factory finish wear off first. Then, I am sure you will enjoy the refinishing process even more.
 
Tozman said:
Just sanded lightly with steel wool before applying the Tru-oil. Applied it with my finger. As little as possible to avoid streaks.

The stock of my Toz-34 had a few "battle-scars" from the field. I sanded those areas with fine sandpaper. I applied Birchwood Casey's "Walnut Stain". It matched the exact colour of the stock. After letting it dry for a few hours, I proceeded as above.



I let the first coat dry overnight. Then I sanded with steelwool and applied a second coat of Tru-oil. I did not see an improvement on the finish. I was already satisfied with the results. So, I decided against adding more coats.

Finally, I rubbed the stock with some "Stock Sheen & Conditioner" from the same manufacturer. It took away a little bit of the gloss to make it look like a more "natural" finish.


Let the original factory finish wear off first. Then, I am sure you will enjoy the refinishing process even more.
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OK, I will;)

I'll just keep a copy of the re-finishing details you provided.

Thanks again,



BT
 
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