Tradex shotgun refinish

[zuke]

I just picked up a Russian Baikal IJ-27EM-1C O/U 12 Gauge Shotgun and am very pleased with it!
But I'd like to redo the stock. It look's like an oil finish, so how do I remove it?

 

[brybenn]

Circa 1850 is what I use.
Min wax poly or tru oil is what I put back on with or without stain.

 

[zuke]

Thank You brybenn!
Anyone other tip's?

 

[brybenn]

Always sand with the grain never across it. I start with 100 gr it if it's really beat up. If it's in decent shape I start with 180 gr then 220 gr and finish with 320 gr. I pour alcohol on it and dry with a heat gun as that raises lil slivers and re sand. Careful not to round any edges. I tape off any checkering while I'm sanding.
With tru oil the more you add the deeper it gets and the shinier it gets. 0000 steel wool will dull the finish to a mat finish if you wish

Larry potterfield from midway USA has some great videos detailing how to do just about everything.

 

[zuke]

I'll go have a look

 

[Hitzy]

I like to stain then seal, Tung oil or BLO Is my usual go to finish. Stain just helps even out color hues, and adjust darkness depending on what look you are going for.
I'm no wood finish professional, here are a couple Boyd walnut stocks I finished.
Dark Walnut water based stain, BLO


Golden Oak stain, Tung Oil finish.