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Restoring 700 Bdl stock
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<blockquote data-quote="Rugerman77" data-source="post: 1654754" data-attributes="member: 104312"><p>[ATTACH=full]138071[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]138070[/ATTACH] Citristrip works great and is no toxic. It's a mess but worth it. I just use a knife to scrape all the old finish off after it sits. Sometimes you have to do it twice. Tru oil is the real deal on finishing. I've done dozens of stocks for some very picky guys. I use 100-2000grit sandpaper. And I've put as many and 3 coats a day on depending on dry times and humidity. Patience is the key. Don't rush yourself and be aware of every little spot as the will show at some point depending on how many coats you go with. It's a fun process and one that's not difficult. Below is a old Winchester xtr. I redid for my dad with tru oil</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rugerman77, post: 1654754, member: 104312"] [ATTACH=full]138071[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]138070[/ATTACH] Citristrip works great and is no toxic. It’s a mess but worth it. I just use a knife to scrape all the old finish off after it sits. Sometimes you have to do it twice. Tru oil is the real deal on finishing. I’ve done dozens of stocks for some very picky guys. I use 100-2000grit sandpaper. And I’ve put as many and 3 coats a day on depending on dry times and humidity. Patience is the key. Don’t rush yourself and be aware of every little spot as the will show at some point depending on how many coats you go with. It’s a fun process and one that’s not difficult. Below is a old Winchester xtr. I redid for my dad with tru oil [/QUOTE]
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