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Hi,

My mini wood stock was some normal wear and tear marks on it. My plan is to refinish it. Are people using stripper or sanding off the original finish? What brands/types of stains are used. What kind topcoat are being used?

I've seen some bad home jobs and don't want to be on that list.

Thanks,
 
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I use Kleen Strip ''Homedepot'', works great . then sand starting with 150 grit, 220 grit then 320 grit. then use Birchwood Casey Tru Oil for finish
 
Many (most?) people who start sanding do not use rigid backing and end up rounding corners that are supposed to be sharp, and squaring corners and edges that are supposed to be round, as well as making the metal sit proud to the wood; and any checkering or maker stampings get wiped out. I am not a fan of ever using sandpaper for any reason on a gun stock. You may have different thoughts about it...
 
Potashminer said:
Many (most?) people who start sanding do not use rigid backing and end up rounding corners that are supposed to be sharp, and squaring corners and edges that are supposed to be round, as well as making the metal sit proud to the wood; and any checkering or maker stampings get wiped out. I am not a fan of ever using sandpaper for any reason on a gun stock. You may have different thoughts about it...
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Yeah, strip the old finish. Unless I absolutely need to, I only sand if I am applying a finish which calls for a wet sanding with fine paper.
 
There may be more than one product with the "Circa 1850" name. The version I have here works very well - "heavy body paint & varnish remover". On the back side, there is warning that the product contains dichloromethane and methanol. Don't know what methanol does, but the first one is the very good paint remover. On another post, we are being told that this is the "old" version, and the "new" stuff has some different make-up. So would be interested to hear what it is that you do receive, and how well it works?
 
Cubester said:
Just ordered a circa1850 from Home Hardware. Other general woodworking forums speak highly of it.
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That is all I have used for yrs, use gloves, and steel wool when it softens the finish, may take more than one coat, keep it wet, if it starts to look dry
When it kooks good, I go over it with 000, and 0000 steel wool, and that will clean off any left on, checkering , a stiff tooth brush.
I don't like sandpaper, unless a real mess, if you sand you have to take all the marks out on the whole stock and that is a PITA.
Keep it simple .If you stain, don't get the wood to glossy ,the stain will not soak in as good. If you have trouble with stain , warm it up as well as the wood
BTW, a Mini 14? , I would not put too much work into it
 
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