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May 12th, 2010, 08:21 PM #1
Problem with refinishing a birch stock
One of my CMP M1's came with a birch stock. I didn't like the look of it, so I stripped it down, made sure it dried out then over about a week put a few applications of boiled linseed oil into it. The wood soaked it right up as it should.
As a finishing touch, I wanted to put a Tung Oil Finish on it. (I know, not original to the gun, but I shoot it in competition regularly, so I don't mind the little bit of hardness in the finish). After a few applications and very light steel wooling after drying between applications, there are two spots where the finish won't adhere to - the pistol grip and the tang right behind the receiver.
Any suggestions?"The rifle is the weapon of democracy. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military. The hired servants of our rulers. Only the government-and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws." (Edward Abbey, "The Right to Arms," Abbey's Road [New York, 1979])
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May 12th, 2010, 08:47 PM #2
Re: Problem with refinishing a birch stock
Are both areas the end grain of the wood? I believe they are. You may want to try a spray or a light wipe-on/brush on polyurethane varnish to seal the wood from bleeding out the linseed oil at those spots.
I am no expert on this, and without seeing the stock, that is my best guess.Veritas Vos Liberat
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May 12th, 2010, 08:52 PM #3Super Member
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Re: Problem with refinishing a birch stock
Are you sure those spots dont have any of the old finish still their? that may be your problem. maybe try steaming it real quick?
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May 12th, 2010, 09:04 PM #4
Re: Problem with refinishing a birch stock
Its almost as if the wood is HARDER in those places... I can put the Tung Oil Finish on and literally watch it disappear in 30 seconds or so - it just doesn't want to stick around on those two spots.
As to "end grain" - that may be the problem. I may have to find a light varnish like you suggested.
Also, if I get a chance I will post a pic or two tomorrow."The rifle is the weapon of democracy. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military. The hired servants of our rulers. Only the government-and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws." (Edward Abbey, "The Right to Arms," Abbey's Road [New York, 1979])
I have my rifle. Do you?
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May 19th, 2010, 01:44 AM #5
Re: Problem with refinishing a birch stock
If it is end grain, you might try putting a few coats of clear sealer on , let it soak in so that the tung oil has something to stop it from soaking into the full length of the wood.
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May 19th, 2010, 02:30 AM #6
Re: Problem with refinishing a birch stock
I've had the "end grain" problem happen to me as well but on a Nagant..
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