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I hate to do it but there's a real potential fly in the ointment in what I think is essentially a good idea.
As soon as someone posts a "Here's how I do it restoration idea" a bunch of others will chime in with contrary information and the thread will become a conglomoration of My-Way,His-Way,There- Way etc.
I expect this will become very confusing to anyone looking for some basic and straight forward information on a topic such as "How to restore the finish on a shotgun stock without stripping it and starting over". I have my own ideas as to how to go about this type of restoration and I'm pretty sure the's a lot of alternative ideas on here as well.
I've seen ideas posted on this forum that I've thought were excellent and others well: Not so much. Who is going to be responsible for sorting this out?
Jim

In a DIY forum, there would be the ability to have threads that are much more specific, in regard to materials and techniques. Instead of a generic "Stock Finishing" thread, there's opportunity to break the processes down by materials and techniques used. For instance, individual threads regarding "Tru-Oil", "French Polish", "Linseed Oil", "Traditional English Finish", as well as specific processes used by manufacturers could be created. That way each thread wouldn't become a debate over personal preferences. These threads then would be easily referenced.

Threads can also be clearly differentiated by the specific terms of "Repair", "Refinish" and "Restoration". For example, it would be inappropriate to describe use of Tru-Oil on a Vintage gun as "Restoration", but would certainly qualify as "Refinishing".

In many cases, a non traditional finish on a Vintage gun may be more appropriate. If one has a Parker, and intends to use it quite a bit, making the decision to use a more modern finish may be appropriate. It's certainly arguable that a Tru-Oil finish would be more practical than a traditional shellac and wax one, which would require much more attention to maintain.

Well: IMO It's worth a try. We'll have to wait see what happens.
Jim

I would love to see something like this. I am not a regular contributor, but I am a constant reader.

I dunno Ken. I'd still suspect you have to let them happen instead of make them happen. We're not likely to get connect the dots on how to build a best gun, but little tidbits can be taken here and there and applied to completely different projects. Every now and then, an experienced smith will pop in with a quick comment that's clearly off the topic direction, but might be an ah ha moment. You may not want to turn that possibility off.

Absolutely. I'm not suggesting we create "Holy Writ", just provide a place for an exchange of information in a congenial way. If someone wants to know how things were done at the factory when their gun was made, the information would be available. Then, if the person wants to uses different processes that have been discussed on the board, it's entirely a personal choice.

Try it and see what happens.Bobby

I think it's a wonderful idea.

Yes please

Yes! And I love the idea of consolidating older threads in the new forum.