yorkshire-kid 44 Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hi gents I have a mk1 bsa lightning I'm wanting to smarten it up abit while I have abit of time on my hands. It has recently had a the internals replaced and shoots well. Now I'm wanting to re finish the stock. What are the best products for re finishing it? And any other tips to help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance yorkshire-kid Quote Link to post
Coypu Hunter 486 Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I use Tung Oil. It's not poisonous (unlike Linseed Oil) and can even be used on work surfaces in contact with food, kids' toys, etc. After a fine sanding of the wood, brush on a thin coat of Tung Oil and leave it to soak in. When dry, rub over with fine wire wool to take off any flecks of wood raised by the oil penetrating the wood. Repeat (thin coat of oil, dry, wire wool) until it no longer soaks in but stays on the surface in patches. Wipe off with a lint-free cloth, leave to dry in a warm room for 24 hours and you should have a glowing satin finish, waterproof and silky to the touch. It takes a bit of time, but the wood will look beautiful afterwards -- really brings out the grain detail. 1 Quote Link to post
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Excellent mate that's everything I needed too know! Will be shopping tomorrow to pick everything up to get started! Thanks yorkshire-kid 1 Quote Link to post
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Before pics. . After pics soon to follow 1 Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 to be fair,it don't look to bad before! Quote Link to post
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Well there was alot of wear on the underside from being rested on gate posts and what not but its something I have always wanted to do and it's coming on a treat! I will put some pics up tomorrow after I have waxed it. Thanks yorkshire-kid Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Well there was alot of wear on the underside from being rested on gate posts and what not but its something I have always wanted to do and it's coming on a treat! I will put some pics up tomorrow after I have waxed it. Thanks yorkshire-kid Nice one Quote Link to post
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Here we go gents. 1 Quote Link to post
Coypu Hunter 486 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Nice... was that done with Tung Oil, then? Quote Link to post
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 No pal I had to change it to linseed because bnq did not stock it so oiled it then waxed today feels good to touch I'm happy with it thanks yorkshire-kid Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 looks good buddy Quote Link to post
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Cheers pal! Quote Link to post
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I oiled it all day yesterday and wire wooded it. Then this morning a good few coats of wax and buffed it up. Had a helping hand from a pal and he guided me and it feels good, looks good an the oil is preseved so all happy here! Thanks for the comments gents! X Quote Link to post
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