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rubbing out
rubbing out
what can a person buy in the hardware store to rub out stocks with?
29 July 2009, 23:49
JBrownYou question is a bit vague. What are you doing, putting on a new finish, or fixing an old one?
If you are trying to de-gloss a glossy stock, the finer grades of scotch-brite or steel wool work.
If you are refinishing a stock with the "hardening oils" such as Tru-oil, very fine(600-1000 grit) will do the job between coats.
Jason
"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
_______________________
Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.
Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.
-Jason Brown
I am refinishing old.
I was kind of hoping there would be some sort of grit that a person could put on a cloth and rub to get a nice smooth sheen, not shiny, but not dull either. The steel wool makes it look too dull.
30 July 2009, 00:14
JBrownWell, I don't know what the stock was finished with, but if it is the build-up "Tru-oil" type finish I have had good luck de-glossing with steel wool and then using a carnuba based wax to seal the finish and give it a nice sheen.
You should use very fine(#0000) steel wool.
Jason
"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
_______________________
Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.
Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.
-Jason Brown
30 July 2009, 00:28
miles58You can try a mixture of rottenstone, mineral oil and a felt pad.
30 July 2009, 01:06
Dall85quote:
You can try a mixture of rottenstone, mineral oil and a felt pad.
+1 on the rottensotne and mineral oil. Test a patch first, clean with mineral spirits.
Jim
Is the rottenstone available in Lowes or Home Depot?
30 July 2009, 03:18
Dall85I have not seen it there, but then I haven't looked for it at either store even though I frequent both. Our Ace hardware store has it. Almost any decent paint store will have it. You can also order from Bownell's along with felt pads. A T-shirt will work, but keep it neat and don't let wrinkles form or you will get uneveness. Doesn't take much.
Jim
30 July 2009, 03:22
LesBrooksGo to auto supply store and get the rubbing compound. Used this for years to dull Truoil. We used Dupont #7, but don;t know if it is still available.
30 July 2009, 06:31
huntingcatIt is still available and still works just fine.