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Thrash a nice wood stock hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="Ckgworks" data-source="post: 3047680" data-attributes="member: 105102"><p>I have used a few different varnish strippers. I don't really have a favorite or go to. I usually follow directions on can and wipe off bubbled finish and keep applying stripper until all finish is removed. I try not to scrape or sand unless I have to. A soft bush helps in checkering. Once it's all off, I'll remove any traces of stripper with Acetone. Light sanding before applying oil. First few coats I cut the oil with turpentine to help penetration into the wood. Everyone seems to have their own preferred method and oil so know this is only "my" way. I apply many coats, wet sanding every coat until pores are filled, and than more coats until desired sheen is achieved. I reapply a quick coats as needed which is not very often unless it sees hard use. I have used Lin-Speed (a modified linseed oil) and tung oil both with good results, although I think its easier for me to get a even final coat with Lin-speed for some reason. Some people use Aerosol Tung oil for a even top coat but I've never tried it. Oils have been modified and "improved" since the old boiled linseed, most by adding a "dryer" this makes the oil more or less set up unlike the oils of old. I still use boiled linseed on axe handles, but I don't think I'd tackle a stock with it. </p><p>I'm sure others will have different/better options for you, as I have several books on the matter that I have picked and chosen from.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ckgworks, post: 3047680, member: 105102"] I have used a few different varnish strippers. I don't really have a favorite or go to. I usually follow directions on can and wipe off bubbled finish and keep applying stripper until all finish is removed. I try not to scrape or sand unless I have to. A soft bush helps in checkering. Once it's all off, I'll remove any traces of stripper with Acetone. Light sanding before applying oil. First few coats I cut the oil with turpentine to help penetration into the wood. Everyone seems to have their own preferred method and oil so know this is only "my" way. I apply many coats, wet sanding every coat until pores are filled, and than more coats until desired sheen is achieved. I reapply a quick coats as needed which is not very often unless it sees hard use. I have used Lin-Speed (a modified linseed oil) and tung oil both with good results, although I think its easier for me to get a even final coat with Lin-speed for some reason. Some people use Aerosol Tung oil for a even top coat but I've never tried it. Oils have been modified and "improved" since the old boiled linseed, most by adding a "dryer" this makes the oil more or less set up unlike the oils of old. I still use boiled linseed on axe handles, but I don't think I'd tackle a stock with it. I'm sure others will have different/better options for you, as I have several books on the matter that I have picked and chosen from. [/QUOTE]
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