I have a rifle with the usual 50 yrs of dings and dents in the stock. There is checkering involved and some of the dents pretty good sized. The checkering is OK. What is involved in refinishing/restoring the buttstock and forearm to its original glory? The rifle is a 99 Savage.
Thanks in advance
PM

[This message has been edited by Zeke (edited 09-20-2001).]

I am sure someone here can give you some good tips. I am presently finishing my first stock and it is going really well. It is a laminate stock for my .416 Taylor. I can't believe how easy it is to use Tru-oil. I am considering re-finishing a couple other stocks I have. Really all that is involved is lots of sanding. I know you can use a wet facecloth and an iron to lift dents out of a stock, but I'd be pretty careful. I am not sure what to do around checkering, but I am thinking you could just work around it if it is in good shape.

FWIW,
Canuck

Canuck is correct, Truoil is a very good finish and easy to use, just follow directions...

To raise dents use and iron and a wet rag and just keep steaming and sanding...

Sand to 220 grit, use truoil filler a couple of times then go with 50-50 mix Truoil and Mineral Spirits and soak the stock until it won't take any more mix, let dry for 30 days ( this is absolutly critical ) then follow the directions of wet sanding and re-applying finish....With the 30 days drying of the first coat, the finish will never break down from moisture. thats the foundation that makes the difference. Otherwise your better off with a poly Urathane plastic finish.

I could write volumes on stock finishing but the above is as good as any finish, when properly applied....

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Ray Atkinson

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