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Offline jpshaw

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Refinishing stocks?
« on: June 14, 2008, 04:43:12 AM »
I know I'm going to get blasted for not finding it in the FAQ but didn't find it.  Whats the best way to achieve a fairly dark (walnut) finish on this light wood?  I'm doing a straight stock project for my .30/30 and I want a good finish.  I've used Tru-oil before but it looked almost blond on light wood.
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Re: Refinishing stocks?
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2008, 08:38:33 AM »
I've found that Minwax wood stains do a great job and you have a ton of colors to chose from , then do the oil finish .

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Re: Refinishing stocks?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2008, 08:42:20 AM »
Thanks for the info stimpy.  Been wondering if that would work ok.  Anyone who does the colors you do has to know his stuff! ;D  DP.
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Re: Refinishing stocks?
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2008, 09:02:12 AM »
Quote from: dpe.ahoy on June 14, 2008, 08:42:20 AM
Been wondering if that would work ok.

Me too.  Thanks stimpy.
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Re: Refinishing stocks?
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2008, 09:55:54 AM »
Just emember to prep the wood well and the longer you leave the stain on the darker it will end up .  ;)

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