Ruger 10/22 wood stock ~ steam out ding?

wogpotter · August 3, 2010, 05:15 PM

Will this work on these synthetic finished wood stocks?

I just got a used one that is in really nice condition except for a depression on one side. The grain seems intact but I don't know if the synthetic finish that Ruger uses will allow the steam to pass into the wood fibers.

Anyone tried this & did it work

**Unclenick** · August 3, 2010, 06:33 PM

Not if it's any good, it won't. Steaming works by swelling the wood fibers with moisture. That requires water be able to permeate the wood and any finish the protects well from moisture won't let that happen. Steaming is normally done to a stripped stock before applying finish.

Scorch · August 4, 2010, 12:39 PM

Ruger used to use a sprayed-on finish, and yes, steam would pass right through it. I don't know if they have changed the finish over the years. Finishes that totally seal the wood (like Remington 700 finish) will fog or lift off if you steam them.

wogpotter · August 4, 2010, 12:59 PM

Makes sense to me.
What would you suggest I do (other than just live with it)

August 3, 2010, 05:15 PM	#1
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 2,062	Ruger 10/22 wood stock ~ steam out ding? Will this work on these synthetic finished wood stocks? I just got a used one that is in really nice condition except for a depression on one side. The grain seems intact but I don't know if the synthetic finish that Ruger uses will allow the steam to pass into the wood fibers. Anyone tried this & did it work

August 3, 2010, 06:33 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,153	Not if it's any good, it won't. Steaming works by swelling the wood fibers with moisture. That requires water be able to permeate the wood and any finish the protects well from moisture won't let that happen. Steaming is normally done to a stripped stock before applying finish. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

August 4, 2010, 12:39 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,037	Ruger used to use a sprayed-on finish, and yes, steam would pass right through it. I don't know if they have changed the finish over the years. Finishes that totally seal the wood (like Remington 700 finish) will fog or lift off if you steam them. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

August 4, 2010, 12:59 PM	#4
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 2,062	Makes sense to me. What would you suggest I do (other than just live with it)