Author Topic: Restoring finish on a laminated stock (Read 695 times)

Keith L · « **on:** September 27, 2005, 04:28:36 PM »

I have a replacement stock for a 10-22, target model high cheek piece thumbhole, in great shape except for a chip on one of the carved edges. I can remove some wood and smooth out the chip, but wonder what the finish is. It looks like oil, but I have to think it is poly.

How do I test this to find out what to use? Is it likely I will have to strip it down and start over?

Thanks.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2005, 05:01:05 AM »

It's likely poly and the rub on poly finishes seem to match pretty well. I've had good luck with them in any case. The one I use is available at WalMart and handle as you would an auto finish. Sand the renovated area to feather the edges, then apply finish to build up the area that was sanded. After the finish is restored wet sanding or leveling restores the eveness. A light sanding of the whole stock and a final wet coat to the whole stock will return the shine and blend the finish.

Keith L · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2005, 08:05:38 AM »

Thanks Gunnut

Simple Man · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2005, 06:35:08 PM »

I know this is off topic but... If you want to make that stock into a piece of art then you need to talk to a guy name Tuck. Check out his work and if you are interested, I can put you in touch with him. His prices are extremely reasonable and he will either do your stock or furnish one for you. I have dealt with him FTF as he lives just 45 minutes away from me. Great guy to do business with.

Keith L · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2005, 01:39:50 AM »

Holy Smoke! All of that to go on a 10/22? I am impressed! But my guns have to go into the woods, and get their own nicks and scratches. Thanks for the offer, but it isn't my style. Tempting, though.

Simple Man · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2005, 04:37:40 AM »

I understand cause it's not really my style either but you would be surprised by how many people have him do stocks for them.

RTBRICK · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2005, 03:57:41 PM »

bdhaley, is that an oil or poly finish on those stocks?

cntryboy1289 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2005, 01:23:06 AM »

Tuck does all of his stocks in an automotive paint as well as clear coats them. He does very good work.

Simple Man · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2005, 09:35:52 AM »

He does the best work I have ever seen. I would love to have one of his stocks but I know that I would ruin it out in the woods. Now if I was a bench shooter then I would have to have more than one of his creations.

Keith L · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2005, 03:38:31 AM »

I just finished the restore on the stock, and while it is not the automotive type as shown above it came out well. I repaired the chipped detail, and while at it found the imprint of gravel on several other surfaces on the same side. I sanded them all out smooth, then finished with Minwax Wipe-On Poly rubbed on with my fingers. As gunnut suggested I then lightly sanded the entire stock, and applied another coat. It improved the finish, so I put on two more light coats. The stock looks great. The hand rubbing gave it the appearance of an oil finish. Life is good.

Thanks again Gunnut!