Wood stock restore?

[jdyoung]

Ok I want to re stain an old wood stock what works the best chemical wise to remove the old stain? I know there are paint removers but will that take the stain off too?

Chemical strippers will remove most of the stain, depending on the brand. Any stain or finish remaining in the grain will require some sanding for complete removal.

 

[GUNNNN]

When you get ready to refinish I like linseed oil it takes time to do it right but when you're finished it will look great and hold up for ever

 

[8x68s]

Y'all know to be really, really careful about getting bleach & ammonia near each, right? Do not want them mixing in a container or on a stock.
I thought this would be well known, but just in case it isn't.....

I had to look it up...

Never Mix Bleach and Ammonia: Yes, It Can Kill You

Mixing bleach and ammonia creates a toxic gas called chloramine, which can hurt your lungs and even cause death in high concentrations. Learn safety tips and more.

www.healthline.com

 

[dluehrs]

I believe the first step is to determine if it's a water or oil based stain that was used. You can do this by soaking a small paper towel with rubbing alcohol and then rubbing the towel on the stock. If the towel quickly stains then you know it's a ______ type of stain. That's the part I don't remember. Well once you figure it out it should help.

 

[The Oregonian]

I don't think you could find a better person to weigh in than @Joel Russo

 

[Deputy819]

I've used Citristrip with good results.

Citristrip worked perfectly for the two that I did.

used Citristrip a few times, it works on Polyurethane quite well.

I'm with these guys. Worked well for me also. Finished with some Tru-Oil and was very pleased with the results.

 

[elwskw]

I've heard that Easy Off oven cleaner works in stripping the old finish. Anyone else heard this?

 

[Joel Russo]

If all you're trying to remove is a stain, then I suggest sanding it off starting with 120 grit and work your way to 400 before the restain and oil.
Over the years, I've tried to stay away from chemical treatments as they sometimes can be incompatible with stains and oils. Just my .02.

 

[zr600]

What about were the checkering is though? That's why I was thinking a chemical.

 

[Joel Russo]

What about were the checkering is though? That's why I was thinking a chemical.

I use a stainless brush to clean out the checkering, then I recut it to make it sharp. Do not sand the checkering.

 

[zr600]

How do you recut it?

 

[Joel Russo]

Proper checkering tools.

 

[jdyoung]

How do you recut it?

Here is video from Larry Potterfield on recutting checkering.

Re-cutting the Checkering on a Remington Model 11 Gunstock | Remington Modell 11 Shotgun Project - YouTube