Combats-I think they turned out nice (post #10)

[rwadley1]

I found a 2.5" 686nd with combat stocks recently. I was post about it later.

The stocks are great, but they have been stripped and oiled by a previous owner. I like the oiled look, but am wondering what you guys think. Should I leave them as I found them or refinish them?

 

[Sam McCord]

At this point you can't hurt them regardless of what you do. If you like them keep as is.

 

[GerSan69]

I think they look pretty good as-is. If anything at all, I'd give it a couple more rounds of oil and buff.

 

[moosedog]

I like the look of natural wood.

 

[Narragansett]

I would just put a couple coats of Renwax on them, and buff with a very soft shoe brush

 

[pharman]

Try tung oil

Try wiping them with tung oil then rub with a micropore cloth...it will really bring out the grain...it may make them a little darker but I think that will make their character "pop"...Roger

 

[VaTom]

Try wiping them with tung oil then rub with a micropore cloth...it will really bring out the grain...it may make them a little darker but I think that will make their character "pop"...Roger

I used to refinish furniture with tung oil. Be patient when using it. Multiple coats will continue to bring out the beauty of the wood. Once a coat is dry, use 0000 steel wool on it then add the next coat. Repeat until you get the finish you want.

 

[H Richard]

VATom, that's exactly how I apply Tru Oil. I personally feel Tru OIl drys faster and harder, and makes a tougher finish. These are some J Frame Culina's I finished with Tru-Oil, 6 or 7 coats, and after last coat let dry a week then rub out with Mothers Mag Polish and a soft cloth to bring out that soft luster.

 

[swage]

A second vote for Tru Oil. I've refinished a lot of grips with it and they all come out looking great.

 

[rwadley1]

What do you think?

 

[JAREDSHS]

Perfect, you did a great job!

 

[CH4]

Turned out nice.

 

[murphydog]

What do you think?

Nice, how did you get them to look that way?

 

[rwadley1]

I applied five coats of tung oil with a steel wool buff in between. I still might hit them again with steel wool to knock some of the shine down once I'm sure they are fully cured.

 

[John Patrick]

Looks great!

Great thread to keep in mind for future projects too.

 

[TheTinMan]

VATom, that's exactly how I apply Tru Oil. I personally feel Tru OIl drys faster and harder, and makes a tougher finish. These are some J Frame Culina's I finished with Tru-Oil, 6 or 7 coats, and after last coat let dry a week then rub out with Mothers Mag Polish and a soft cloth to bring out that soft luster.

I finished a guitar neck with TruOil. Started with 2 coats of thinned shellac, then sanded with 600. Maybe 7 coats of TruOil, wet sanding with 600 and later 800 grit. Buff final coat with 0000 steel wool and polish.

Makes a very smooth, slightly matte finish that feels fantastic. The purpose of the shellac is to seal the pores of the wood and increase resistance to humidity.

Chip

 

[Hawg Rider]

What do you think?

Very nice, rwadley1, those turned out nice. Personally though, I prefer a low-gloss finish, but that's just me. Enjoy!

 

[pharman]

excellent!

What do you think?

That IS EXACTLY why I said to use tung oil...beautiful result! Roger

 

[BillBro]

Gloss, high gloss, matte or flat all depends on the wood for me. All of those finish types have their time and place, and I am speaking specifically about stocks.

Some woods loose too much appearance with an oil finish and go too dark. Some woods benefit from a high gloss finish if appearance is the priority while other benefit from an oil and wax finish if keeping the gun in your hand is a top priority. What I mean is a big bore with alot of horsepower. Keeping the gun in your hand is always a good thing.

Personally I think you did a fine job on your grips and if the finish serves your priorities the so much the better. Good job my friend.

 

[murphydog]

I applied five coats of tung oil with a steel wool buff in between. I still might hit them again with steel wool to knock some of the shine down once I'm sure they are fully cured.

Very close to factory appearance, if they had the time and patience.