Deker 3,478 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Help me out the clever ones who have done it and made a fine job of it. I have a CZ American .22WMR, a very fine piece of Walnut which the previous owner has more than let go, hence why I got it for such a good price. It is lacquered/varnished at the moment and needs a rub down for sure to get rid of scratches! Questions. Would you simply rub down and re varnish....what about the checkering in these circumstances??? Would you use a "paint stripper"...and again, if so how would you clear all the checkering?? What varnish/lacquer would you use to re-finish it and just how would you do it...brush/spray/wire wool/wet and dry/number of coats/etc/etc??? In simple terms "How do you recommend I do it please?"...complete idiots guide from start to finish would be appreciated! Many thanks Deker Quote Link to post
Yokel Matt 918 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) I did this with the stock of my 6.5 and it came up very well. Like yours a CZ with a nice piece of walnut that looked like it had potential but that someone had covered in patchy, flakey varnish I wouldn't use any paint stripping products. To remove the varnish i used fine grade 'wet and dry' sand paperused lightly in small circular motions (ie not going hard in a straight line against the grain). It will take a while The checkering can be very gently buffed with a bronze brush. I 'brought out' a ding on the stock by covering a metal spoon that had been heated in boiling water with a wet tea towel and rubbing it over the mark... you can still see it but its vastly improved. I wouldn't use any varnish or lacquer to finish the stock - Natural stock oils give a much better finish. There are several sorts of stock oils and kits available - depending on the condition of the stock (ie if the stock looks very porus) you may need to add a special filler that comes with the kits but its very unlikely. The secret to getting the grain on the stock to really 'come out' is to use the palms of your hands. Apply a thin coating of stock oil with a piece of kitchen roll (the ordinary while stuff... nothing with coloured patterns etc) and leave it to go tacky which will only take a few minutes. Then (with clean hands) rub the stock quite hard with the palm of your hand, you'll feel it getting hot with the friction which is what you want. When you're happy its all worked in leave it to dry and they repeat until you're happy (i'd say at least 3 or 4 coats. Stock finishing products here: http://www.stalkersuk.com/index.php?cPath=44 Edited July 17, 2009 by Local Quote Link to post
the Verminator 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 i would ask some one in the antiques trade who specalises in reconing wood, or some one along them lines and they will set u straight Quote Link to post
doyler 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 The outdoor life great article on it complete run through Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.