Originally Posted By: bill schodlatz
Just repaired a SLE splinter forend where the junction of the wood and forend iron were about .015 different. I made a batch of garnet shelllac and applied several coats until the finish height and metal were the same height. It took about 6 days of coating, sanding , slectively coating. Before it was right. The garnet shellac finish matched this medimum grade British gun. Be ready to spend a lot of time!

bill


Did it match the rest of the refinish? Can you show a pic?