ColumbusJBR
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I have a Norinco SKS and would like to refinish the stock. The current finish is in good shape, but I don't care for the orangish color, so I want to get it down to bare wood and stain it with a ebony colored semi-transparent wood stain (minwax), then clear it out with some sort of satin clear coat.
When I search for similar project tips, everyone mentions using a chemical stripper to strip off the finish. My question is, couldn't I just sand off the old finish and sand the stock down to bare wood? Is the stripper necessary? Or does it just save you some elbow grease? Any recommendations?
Also, anyone have a product recommendation for the clear coat? I'd like it to have a satin finish. I was thinking of Minwax's poly clear or whatever its called, but I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!
When I search for similar project tips, everyone mentions using a chemical stripper to strip off the finish. My question is, couldn't I just sand off the old finish and sand the stock down to bare wood? Is the stripper necessary? Or does it just save you some elbow grease? Any recommendations?
Also, anyone have a product recommendation for the clear coat? I'd like it to have a satin finish. I was thinking of Minwax's poly clear or whatever its called, but I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!