** UPDATED DEC.20*** 1944 Lonbranch No.4 Mk1* Restoration Process

I owe Louthepou and appology! I now see why you were concerned about my stock being shiny. Danish oil is 1/3 varnish! And will absolutely leave an undesirable shine (even if slight) to the LE stock.
So I'm heading out to find some BLO!

Thanks LOU!
 
jonh172 said:
Getting close to the colour I want!
Should be ready for BLO soon!
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go to lee valley or an art store...spend the $7-10 for pure linseed oil. BLO is not correct for these stocks....pure linseed oil, hand rubbed till warm, once a day and wiped dry for a week, then once a week for a month or two...then once a year for ever and ever and ever lol
 
vermintrex said:
go to lee valley or an art store...spend the $7-10 for pure linseed oil. BLO is not correct for these stocks....pure linseed oil, hand rubbed till warm, once a day and wiped dry for a week, then once a week for a month or two...then once a year for ever and ever and ever lol
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I understand that Blo is not 100% correct for these rifles, and that Rlo is, but BLO is more correct than finishes with varnish in them. (I originally planned to use Danish oil)
If I was restoring original wood on a more collectible piece I would use the absolute most appropriate finish I could find.
This is new wood that has no "historical" value. What I am trying to achieve is a durable, original "look" for a shooter grade rifle. Although not 100% correct, BLO will give me the finish I am looking for with less worry of mildew and curing time.
 
Don't overlook the Lee Valley 100% Tung oil. A few coats of this will give you a matte finish.
 
Updated Dec.20th_ 1944 Longbranch restore

Been a few weeks but here's a sneak peak of the rifle after 3 applications of BLO.
I put the bands on loose just to hold the wood in place.
The upper hand guard metal, and bands need to be refinished yet, but I couldn't resist a few shots with the wood installed.
Pretty shiny with that sun reflecting off of it, I will knock that shine down then finish with some wax for more protection.











 
polaris said:
Very nice, great job.
I would love to have only half your talent.
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Thank you!!
It's not so much talent than patience! If I find myself needing to rush something I just don't do it until I have the time, which is why it takes SO long to get these done!
But doing it right the first time takes less time than messing it up and having to start all over!! Cheaper too! : )
 
Very nice work!! Restoration work like you are doing is a bit beyond my limited skills. I appreciate the effort you have put in to this rifle, and thank you for sharing. :)
 
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