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December 6, 2013, 10:36 AM | #1 |
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The last few Pics of my Hawken Stock
You are probably getting tired of me. I'm getting close to final sanding and will be wanting to apply some stain and finish soon and would appreciate any comments, advice that you may have so I don't make a mess.
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December 6, 2013, 03:39 PM | #2 |
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Nice work. Needs some brass tacks
Just started makin grips myself. I really need to learn to carve. |
December 6, 2013, 07:36 PM | #3 |
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Are you going to put silver wire in the grooves?
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December 7, 2013, 04:07 PM | #4 |
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Hawg,
If you didn't notice I put Brass wire around the two wedge settings. I wasn't thinking about putting it in the grooves around the patch box just practicing different carving techniques and as luck would have it got carried away. They are way too wide for the .010 wire I used around the wedge but I think I may try some heavier wire now that you mentioned it. Thanks for the idea. |
December 7, 2013, 04:09 PM | #5 |
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Toolslinger. I'm not sure what you mean by the brass tacks. Do you have any examples ?
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I learned wire inlay from John Schippers. He has a book that is sold by the NMLRA on engraving. Anyway, John didn't have use "carve" away a line for inlay. We stamped it in. Thus no wood was removed. The wire was inserted into the stamped trench and then pushed down. A little water was applied to get the wood to swell back out and bind the wire.
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December 7, 2013, 08:14 PM | #8 |
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Is that smoker yours HAWG.
I've never been a fan of tacking.....But I like that sir! Looks a little rough with on the ol cheek though That looks kinda like an enfield buttplate ?
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December 7, 2013, 08:38 PM | #9 |
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No. That one was owned by a Lakota Sioux holy man named Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake or Sitting Bull.
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HA!
I'm doing that on one of my front stuffers, but on the non cheek side
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thanks hawg
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December 8, 2013, 12:23 PM | #13 |
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Yep there you go. Thanks Hawg.
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December 8, 2013, 12:41 PM | #14 |
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Stain or oil finish
That is some beautiful wood. Have you ever considered a hand rubbed oil finish? My brother was going to refinish a stock and when he got it stripped the wood was unique. This gun was to be a turkey gun and he didn't want a shiny finish so he used lin seed oil I believe and it turned out beautiful. Easy to maintain, just apply some more oil from time to time. Curtis
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December 10, 2013, 09:47 AM | #15 |
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Stamped Silver Wire
4V50 Gary,
Do you have any pictures that you can post? Its an interesting sounding method. |
December 10, 2013, 01:54 PM | #16 |
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Hand Rubbed Finish
Curtis,
I liked your suggestion and put a little Tru Oil on inconspicuous areas ( the patch box id and the barrel inlet ). It looks pretty darn good. Methinks it's the way to go. Thanks again for the advice. |
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You project, your call
That wood looks like Birch to me or equal secondary hardwood. Now, you can finish light or you can stain and then apply whatever coating you like. On my previous reply, I stated that on this project, you might want to keep the Tru-Oil, on the shelf. The reason I said that is because Tru-Oil, has a gloss finish that you may not like. Sure, you can work the gloss out but you can also find a better finish for "this" project. .....
Very nice work and; Be Safe !!!
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December 10, 2013, 02:49 PM | #18 |
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Stock finish
Pahoo, I think you are right in both instanced. The wood is probably birch and I would like to darken it a bit and am definitely not a fan of shiny stocks. I do like hand rubbed finishes. Any recommendation for stain that will darken the stock but not completely obliterate what grain there is and type of finish to put over it
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There are many good choices and besides Tru-Oil, I have used Minwax products. Watco deep penetrating oil stain & sealer, Permalyn stock finish, even pure Tung oil. I even have some Danish stain/finish that I'm not sure where it came from. One important point, is that it should be rated for outdoor use but doesn't have to be so as long as you know how to protect the overall project. On some project, I usually try and work a selection on a sample piece of wood or non-surface areas like the barrel channel. Take care as on light softer woods, the wood will absorb the oils on your hands and leave an uneven look. Hoping others will step in and provide additional recommendations. ... Good work and; Be Safe !!!
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Tung oil
That is what my brother used, thanks for jarring my memory. It's a nice finish on his gun but I don't know what kind of wood it is. It's an old Ithaca shotgun.
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