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I was never satisfied with my medalion.. The high gloss finish or that the checkering was shallow and the corners didn't look good. The fore tip and pistol grip cap didn't contrast before the new oil rub project started. the Kimber is just for scale.     ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | ||
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That is a nice improvment on the stock. I had an A-bolt once and always' wondered if that shiny stock could scare game. People talk about the glint off a scope....my A-bolt was like a neon sign  Terry -------------------------------------------- Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? | |||
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I thought that it also showed scratches realy easy and I realy hated that the foretip wasn't darker than the rest of the stock. I have a new respect for anyone who has done this type of project it took a lot longer than I thought it would. ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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Well done! Please show a close up of the finish and the checkering, IMO that's where this hand work really shows. The factory could never do that work and sell it for the six or seven hundred dollar price increase over the dipped stock and one pass checkering. I've got a Browning 1885 low wall that's in line for the same treatment. | |||
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That's a nice improvement, thats for sure.  Doug Humbarger NRA Life member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73. Yankee Station Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo. | |||
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Here you go..this was my first one so be easy on me  ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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I used velvit oil.. what would have been a better choice? ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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Nothing wrong with velvit oil. There are lots of gunstock finishes out there. The key is how you use them not what brand you use. You did a nice job. | |||
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Bill, Thank you I have a new found respect for your trade.  ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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how did you get the old stuff off? | |||
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I sanded the clear off useing 100 grt. sandpaper then moved up to 220 grt. to get the 100 grt. scratches out. After all the old finish was off I masked off the grip cap and fortip then stained with ebony minwax stain. Then it was about 6 coats of 400/600 sandpaper/velvit oil. After that re-checker then wax. All done I suppose? ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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