Thank you for your offer, I will take some pics this evening and e-mail them to you. Just to clarify.... Turnbull did not do any work on my stock. Long before I knew about this board, I sent this gun to a stockmaker to have it stripped, checkering re-cut and oil finish. I then learned about the variances and subtleness of the the different stains and colors that are considered "correct" for what guns.
I then simply stripped the wood with a Wax and Grease remover and wiped it down with acetone. After I let it air out for a few days I began applying the Red Oil. This process took about ten days, applying at least two to three coats per day. The Army & Navy stock that I am doing at the same time took the stain much easier and is also darker. The A&N Stock was also pre black with soaked in gun oil. I could not get it all out, particularly ih the neck of the stock, but this was my first attempt at this.
Once the stain had dried, I began the process of rubbing in the oil finish that has carnauba wax, driers and other compounds. After each rub-in with my bare hands I "rub off" a couple of hours later with a cotton cloth that has a bit of the oil on it, rubbing very hard. After a two to three coats, I dash a bit of rottonstone on the wood working it in with my palm and fingers.
I am about two weeks into this process and it appears that ie may need at least two more weeks of two or three coats per day, one or two in the evening when I get home and another in the morning when on my way to the office.
Sorry for being so long winded.
Last edited by Steve Lawson; 06/06/07 01:37 PM.
