Back To School With The Profesor Of The Stock

[RSVNelly 518]

I've only just got chance to put a post up about my baptism to the love of the wooden stock last night.

 

After am event full, what should have been 25 minute journey turned into 1.5 hrs I was warmly welcomed into Jimmy's house were I met his lovely wife Niki and had a brew before I was taken to school!

 

I honestly didn't realis there was so much you could do to change the colour, effect and shape of a wooden stock!

 

Jimmy started off by stripping down my 100KT to the stock and then started the process of removing the original oil, I really didn't realise how much difference a little wire wool and elbow grease in the right hands could alter the look of the stock, virtually immediatly. The words "this is the bit I told you, you wouldn't like" were said and the next minute me stock was in the bath! The soaking process released the old oils and also cleaned the remaining wire wool from all the nooks and crannies of the stock. The next part of the process was using one of Niki's towels to dry the water off, apparently this is the part Niki was unaware of LOL. Once the dry Jimmy then began the process of readding warm oil back into the wood, the effect was immediate and absolutely stunning! I couldn't believe how much the grain stood out, the tiger stripes looked amazing.

 

Next step in the process was waiting for stock to dry, my further education for the evening was looking at the difference lamp light and effective distance, I'm sure with a bit more effort we could of found at least one lady undressing in a window? I also had time to look at the number of guns my teacher had owned and also worked on, the collection was astounding.

 

It was then time for a quick lesson on buffing and reapplication so I could get home before 2300hrs, we were going to pop over and see Sean but it was far to late due to my nightmare trip up.

 

I had a great evening with you both and learnt so much it was unbelievable, I can't thank you enough mate, it was a real treat watching a craftsman at work. I know you've been told this before but I don't mind been repatative, you've got a calling Jimmy and it's certainly not what you're current business is, you've got a real talent for working with wood and are passionate about it I hope one day in the future you get the opportunity to turn it into a business.

 

Cheers Jimmy

 

By the way the trip back was epic! The A19 South was closed so was diverted round Newcastle were I was diverted twice more???

 

Edited December 2, 2016 by RSVNelly

[bigmac 97kt 13,732]

Your more than welcome Shaun

 

did you put the second coat on this morning mate ?

 

She will darken down again but not as much as before and the tiger stripes will pop out even more

 

Ill take your scopes over to viz,s tonight and let you know the out come may have to leave them with him for a few days until he has time to look at them if thats ok.

 

Did you get hell off your lass when you got home lol

 

see if you can get some better pics of the rifle on as mine do not do the rifle justus

 

atvbjimmy :thumbs:

[j j m 6,481]

nice one jimmy mate

[RSVNelly 518]

Your more than welcome Shaun

 

did you put the second coat on this morning mate ?

 

She will darken down again but not as much as before and the tiger stripes will pop out even more

 

Ill take your scopes over to viz,s tonight and let you know the out come may have to leave them with him for a few days until he has time to look at them if thats ok.

 

Did you get hell off your lass when you got home lol

 

see if you can get some better pics of the rifle on as mine do not do the rifle justus

 

atvbjimmy :thumbs:

I did get it on this morning mate I've just done it now. I'll try and get some pics over the weekend Jimmy ??

She's a good lass is Julia, she just asked if I'd enjoyed the night. I was p**sed when they'd closed the a19 though, I didn't get home till nearly 2300hrs.

I've told Owen I'm going to take him to Swarland on Sunday, he can't wait now??

[vizlauk 1,568]

You need to ask Jimmy who taught him ! The true master is in the background lol

[j j m 6,481]

Ha ha sean /I'd say your a double act bother as good as eache other and handy lads to know/I'm glad I've got you as mates