A really nice walnut blank is like nothing that came before it and nothing that came after it. The science of wood laminate boyds hardwood gunstocks. Discussion in rifle country started by theswede, feb 19, 2014. I suppose that comes in part because of how it feels in the hand. Some, usually the ones that like a shiney finish, like all the pore filled in so you get a smooth finish. Ruger 77 hunting rifle stocks for sale in stock ebay. How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil. Jack was a gun enthusiast and hunter who, in the mid1980s, had begun developing a birch laminate specifically for rifle stock applications. Remember, the steps given here have been found to provide very acceptable results for most stock finishing applications. A popular method for refinishing a rifle stock is by handrubbing it with boiled linseed oil. Johanna loml has purchased a laminated rifle stock it looks like like the diamondwood that i use to turn pens, only with thicker layers. In addition to the stocks themselves, we also do custom. Before changing a stock, make sure the gun is unloaded. I have it sanded, bedded, etc and now i need to find a good way to finish it.
Mgw carries a many stocks from marlin to fit nearly any model of rifle and shotgun that marlin offers. The brands that have split are ruger, rem, and win. Its simple to apply, and you should do it in a well ventilated area. Laminated stock refinishing gun and game the friendliest. By the time i became a fulltime gun writer in 1970, i owned three rifles stocked in regent laminates and wrote about why i liked them on a regular basis a fact that did not go unnoticed by jack barrett.
The 3 ounce bottle is more than enough to finish a few rifle stocks. My usual formula of acetone, toluene, and denatured alcohol has little effect on the finish. A truoil finish is weather resistant this is the term birchwood casey uses, not proof, looks terrific, is very tough, and can be easily repaired or renewed. How to finish your unfinished stock stockys stocks.
Using polyurethane finish, spray the stock with a final finish coat. It will need to be sanded and finished before it replaces the existing stock on the rifle. The gun used for this demonstration is a turkish model 1903 8mm mauser rifle made in 1940 with serial number 29147. Randys custom rifles uses a variety of stocks to fit our clients needs. I think that all of the glue in the wood laminate tends to make it a little bit brittle. If heavy build finish is desired, repeat steps 15 thru 18. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. Let me first preface this thread by stating that my first love has always been and always will be the world of the shotgun shooting sports. Every once in a while our friends at remingtons gunstock division give us a call to see if stockys would like to do a special run of factory wood profile model 700 stocks in the laminated colors we made famous back with them back in the 2000s.
How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil gone. Gunsmithing how to sand in the finish on a rifle stock. Brownells is your source for laminated gun stocks at brownells parts and accessories. I have no use for them, if i see a gun and it is a good deal i will buy it with a lam. Watch as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa demonstrates how to sand in the finish on a rifle stock. Using products made for gun stock repair is always first choice but if there was a national disarmament then repairing a cracked or broken gun stock would be better than trying to make one. The new owner of the gun was right handed and wanted the stock made usable and looking better than it was. Getting gunstock finishes right a benchtalk favorite top.
When finishing laminated stocks with clearcoat, you need to prepare the wood carefully, and build up quite a few thin layers one at a time. Boiled linseed oil is more often used on bare wood and is popular for finishing gun stocks, as the process of heating it decreases its drying time. The easiest finish is an epoxy sprayon but most home shop people dont have the spray equipment. This is a discussion on laminate stocks do they age well.
Every stock is virtually identical in dimension, and requires no bedding, inletting, or finishing. Lee ohmart it all depends on what your loml wants in a stock. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. Did you know that according to the building industry, engineered wood laminated wood is 50% stiffer than solid sawn lumber.
We use morrells timber products, a market leader in the timber finishing industry. These are often advertised as a benefit over walnut stocks or laminated hardwood stocks. Services that we provide include stock duplicating, inletting, fitting, shaping, sanding, finishing, and much more. If i were refinishing a laminate id use an epoxy that is suitable for the laminate in question. May 10, 2018 by the time i became a fulltime gun writer in 1970, i owned three rifles stocked in regent laminates and wrote about why i liked them on a regular basis a fact that did not go unnoticed by jack barrett. All thats needed are a few basic supplies to achieve a durable and attractive finish. I finished my boyds jrs nutmeg laminate stock with a product from brownells called chempak gun savr hunter satin aerosol spray. For me the is the best finish for my laminate stocks.
We make a wide range of rifle stocks from our superb high quality classic sporting stocks. We pillar bed all our wooden stocks to guarantee and sustain improved accuracy. Brownells is your source for laminated rifle stocks at brownells parts and accessories. All our wooden stocks are individually hand made using traditional craftsmanship to achieve an unrivalled fit and finish to give a stock which is both a pleasure to shoot and own. We work with our clients preference of stock style and material for an exceptional shooting experience. One option is a stock covered by a realtree camo finish paint, which blends into any cover as you wait in. Remington 700 hunting rifle stocks for sale in stock ebay. While some finish materials are hard or impossible to find, or even banned by the epa, there are modern substitutes that work well with these same techniques. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. Not surprising, really, when you consider the advances in adhesives and resins that have been made in the past 10 years.
Gun stock oil finish comparison the sections below compare linseed oil to tung oil finishes on the same section of a gun stock. The best rifle manufacturers use mcmillan for their finest custom grade and precision tactical rifles. The first video covers sanding, sealing, and filling. Rifle stocks, randys custom rifles, wood, laminate and. There are lots of ways to finish a wood stock including laminate and touch up refinishing is dependent on a lot of individual factors. Marlin stocks are available in many finishes and patterns to best suit your firearm. The advanced stock refinishing kit will help you refinish your dads old 22 or your favorite rifle or shotgun, providing a beautiful, tough oil finish in low, medium or high gloss as you desire. Many modern firearms are offered with plastic stocks, synthetic stocks, or stocks generously called composite. Custom quality gunstocks since 1948 116 laminated birch gunstocks available in 15 colors. The only drawback that i have found is getting the wood sanded clean enough to get a true oil finish. Cnc machined from the finest solid walnut and nonrutland premium laminated hardwoods, these beauties are hand sanded and generously layered with an upgraded postcatylized finish in your choice of a 90 gloss or 28 satin finish and laser engraved with an attractive and functional checkering. Allow to dry for 24 hours, remove tape, and reinstall recoil pad. They are also available with a matte finish to cut down on glare.
If you just need to do a touch up of two, consider the walnut stain pen to make a few simple fixes. Boiled linseed oil is more often used on bare wood and is popular for finishing gun stocks, as. Cwp laminated blanks cwp laminated blanks cwp laminated blanks cwp laminated blanks brwbswggr camo single stock profile bsw iiquality double stock panels, multicolors double stock panels, standard colors. Best finish for a laminate stock long range hunting forum. I am trying to refinish the stock on a remington 700 that is crazingcracking.
Birchwood casey truoil and gun stock wax works fantastic for. Ksa enterprises laminated wood replacement rifle stocks. Folks the man wasnt lying, this product is amaizing. Traditional materials we also make cnc machined aluminium rifle stocks which feature every conceivable adjustment to aid better shooting. When replacing or upgrading your firearms stock, choose. I show you how to finish or refinish a rifle stock with birchwoodcasey truoil gun stock finish. The tru oil brought out the risc golden glow of the stock. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. Make sure the stock fits without interference with the trigger or firing mechanism. Some people like ultra shiney stocks while others prefer a matte finish that does not reflect light. Ruger 77 hunting rifle stock options affordable ruger m77 zytel stocks for sale provide a.
Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. If you are in need of a new rifle or shotgun stock, choose marlin. Im new to this site but have a question regarding refinishing a laminate stock on a ruger rifle i need to strip the old finish off, but am afraid that a liquid stripper might hurt the laminate. I asked a guy who had a laminated stock that looked great how he did his finish job. Jul 01, 2008 im thinking of getting a mosin nagant m44, the carbine version of the mosin. Youll really like our stock rubbing kit for all the right materials you need to produce a fine, handrubbed finish in one easytouse kit. Look below for a variety of tips on choices such as a bell and carlson ruger m77 stock, ruger m77 tang safety stock, and ruger m77 mark ii stock, among others. Limbsaver recoil pads are fitted as standard to all our rifle stocks. In a series of youtube videos, larry potterfield of midwayusa shows how to prepare, finish, and polish a wood gunstock. It takes more time, but i love the results on my laminate stock i finished with truoil. Gunsmithing how to seal the wood when finishing a gun stock. Our laminated gunstocks are composed of 116 birch veneers which have been completely saturated with colored dye, then hydraulically pressed and bonded together using a superior resin adhesive.
This gun had a custom stock on it which was very poorly made and also had a cheek piece for a left handed shooter. Ok, so like a typical nerd, i did all the homework, and discovered that finishing wood is quite a business. Every stock is dried to exacting specifications to ensure rigidity and stability, then sealed with chemicalresistant finishes for longlasting durability and performance in all weather conditions. Sometime ago i came across a post i believe on this suite regarding stock finishing. Did you happen to see boyds instructional video on finishing their stocks by hand rubbing truoil. It is identical to the pic of the stock and 1022 on richards website. I have had 5 bolt guns with laminate stocks split at the tang compared to over 50 solid stocks some of which are over 50 yrs old. In the morning while cleaning and oiling the rifle i noticed the crack form along a glue line on the outside of the stock from one pillar to the other, though the crack was only visible from the outside at the time. With over 15 years of experience, we guarantee our customers with top quality work. Laminate rifle stock repair long range hunting forum. A gunstock or often simply stock, the back portion of which also known as a shoulder stock. Rinse off with water using a plastic brissel brush. The second video shows how to apply a multicoat finish by hand, with light sanding between coats.
Im new to this site but have a question regarding refinishing a laminate stock on a ruger rifle i need to strip the old finish off, but am afraid that a liquid stripper might hurt the laminate epoxy. Essentially, you have a number of basic ingredients. Boyds gunstock industries founder and president, randy boyd, gives you a first hand information on how to sand and finish a semiinlet or an. Wood stocks, fiberglass stocks, laminate stocks, tactical stocks and takedown stocks. With a laminate stock you have special conditions to deal with. Yes, you can use an oil to finish a laminated stock.
Ive also seen a laminated stock that was turned and treated by boyds with its standard stock finish. Dec 01, 2014 the house is heated by wood heat so extremely dry, though i have not had any other gun have this issue. Its a very affordable product and one of the best gun stock finishing kits in my book. The better the stock wood, the more it is worth the effort to refurbish the stock and bring out the best in the timber. A growing option is the laminated wood stock, consisting of many thin layers of. Aug 17, 2011 sealing the wood of a gunstock is one of the most important steps in stock finishing. Lots of info in this book but it is somewhat dated since the book was written environmental laws have changed much of wood finish chemistry and the authors treatment of varnishes is obsolete. Brownells is your source for wood rifle stocks at brownells parts and accessories. A laminated stock which is generally stronger than solid wood can be made equally and plenty strong as solid wood by reducing its weight and lines somewhat. An increasingly popular alternative to synthetic gunstocks. Linseed oil is sold raw in its pure form, and its added to oilbased paints. Unfortunately medical conditions and the loss of the sight in my left eye has made me physically unable to compete any longer. There is also the problem of the sprayon finish being very shiny and hard to repair. For the larger especially, magnum calibers, we ask and direct that a competent gunsmith, fit, bed, and check the rifle with the new stock.
There are now many proprietary gunstock finishes on the market that appeared since tis book. Synthetic is an imprecise term, meaning only fabricated, nonnatural, or artificial in common use. I am currently finishing a richards microfit laminated stock for my 1022. I want to create an instructable for refinishing gun stocks. For a more showy laminate, check our gallery for the electric blue colorgoes great with a stainless setup as well. Be careful not to sand through the finish at this point. These stocks are crafted of quality wood or durable synthetics. Modern day riflestocks gunstocks at old fashion prices. Sep 22, 2015 i show you how to finish or refinish a rifle stock with birchwoodcasey truoil gun stock finish. On my laminated stock, i used a handrubbed tung oil finish. Cwp laminated blanks cwp laminated blanks cwp laminated blanks cwp laminated blanks double stock panels, classic colors bsw varied black, size 870 x 235 x 60 mm long range panels, standard colors brw varied brown, size 870 x 235 x 60 mm. Not all laminates are created equal with some requiring more care than others. Using a few different finishing techniques you can have a.
In the third video, larry applies a final polish to his project stock. Certain laminated stocks are so rough when they come from the stock maker, that you may have to be very aggressive at first. Usually i just coat with a polyurethane and forget about trying to get a real custom finish out of it. But this is a great book for traditional finishing and refinishing of classic gunstocks, especially those made prior to and during the second world war. Tactical style with a 2 12 forearm and a 12 pad installed stock is for a ruger 1022 midnight fire laminate. You have wood that will absorb finish and glue that will not absorb the finish. The unlikely tale of how laminate stocks went from curiosity to. Finishing a gun stock with tru oil complete how to youtube. You use pure tung oil and rub it on with your fingers. David, i think any chemical or oil finish, is going to darken the wood, to some degree, just rub the stock with water and you will see what an oil finish will get you, before you start, clear urethane may not, if you have some, try it out lightly on the unfinished butt area and see, use light coats with plenty of time to dry between coats, so the. Gun stock oil finish comparison spare time activities. I was able to remove the cheek piece and maintain a monte carlo style comb. In this guntec presentation larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, teaches the technique for. At boyds we use only topgrade hardwoods, because a hardwood stock performs.
Duplicate winchester pre64 model 70 rifle stock for standard calibers. Supplies in the kit include finish remover, sandpaper coarse, medium and fine sealer, grain filler, stain and miles gilbert classic oil finish. A gentleman raved about a product named arrow wood finish claiming how superior it was to tungoil and about every other product out there. Using the 320 grit sandpaper, sand stock to a smooth finish. Coloured laminate only the best quality laminated hardwood is sourced to machine our rifle stocks. I am a cabinet maker by trade and have many years experience in finishing, refinishing, and antique restoration. Every mcmillan fiberglass stock and synthetic stock is a weatherproof foundation for accuracy, with military grade ruggedness and customgrade good looks. The result is a finish that is highly resistant to water that does not reflect light and shows the grain pattern of the wood nicely. Winchester model 70 pre64 super grade duplicate gun stock. Removed the russian shelac with heavy duty easyoff oven cleaner. Nothing degrades the look of a gun more than a dodgy looking stock. However, a laminated stock like the one used on the remington mountain rifle is one i find quite appealing. As i patiently wait for the funds i need to liberate a new marlin from layaway, im curious about something.
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