Author Topic: Refinishing my 853 stock. (Read 3801 times))

Rick67 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 06, 2024, 04:27:13 PM »

Will it darken it a bit?

Ronfiveo · « **Reply #41 on:** April 06, 2024, 04:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Rick67 on April 06, 2024, 04:27:13 PM

Will it darken it a bit?

Additional coats might darken a tiny bit, but I don't expect it to be very much.

Ron

splitbeing · « **Reply #42 on:** April 06, 2024, 05:49:03 PM »

Looking forward to coat 2 and some time for things to absorb and settle in!

Ronfiveo · « **Reply #43 on:** April 06, 2024, 05:53:58 PM »

I've done the first and second coats of diluted mixture of 2 parts mineral spirit to 1 part oil.
I'll buff the second coat with the #0000 steel wool, then I'll apply 1 thin coat of full strength
oil and let it dry over night.

Ron

Rick67 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 06, 2024, 08:09:11 PM »

Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 06, 2024, 04:29:10 PM

Quote from: Rick67 on April 06, 2024, 04:27:13 PM
Will it darken it a bit?

Additional coats might darken a tiny bit, but I don't expect it to be very much.

Ron

Ah, it reminds me of a technique on YT:

Rick67 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 06, 2024, 08:25:58 PM »

He’s using a mechanic’s wire.

Harbor Freight has them cheap

Hawks Feather · « **Reply #46 on:** April 06, 2024, 08:39:40 PM »

Your stock is coming along nicely. Just keep taking your time and it will look great.

Ronfiveo · « **Reply #47 on:** April 06, 2024, 09:03:39 PM »

Quote from: Hawks Feather on April 06, 2024, 08:39:40 PM

Your stock is coming along nicely. Just keep taking your time and it will look great.

Thank you, Jerry.
I'll just take my time and turtle it 'till I get it right.

Ron

Ronfiveo · « **Reply #48 on:** April 07, 2024, 10:48:21 AM »

This is after the first undiluted coat of Tru Oil. No buffing yet.

Ron

Ronfiveo · « **Reply #49 on:** April 08, 2024, 12:46:33 PM »

The stock refinishing is complete.
I've come to the point of diminished return. I could keep adding applications,
but it's not going to get any shinier

It turned out really nice. I wish there was more figure to show, but it still looks
nice. It really shows depth that the photos and videos just can't show.

Ron