Steaming dents out of Remington stock?

vanfunk · August 14, 2000, 06:42 AM

Hi guys. I have a 60's Remington 700 with the high-gloss walnut stock. There are a few small, shallow dents and creases in the stock, presumably received over time as the rifle stood in the closet (of the former owner). I'm aware of the technique of steaming out stock dents but I've only tried it on old military weapons. What special precautions need to be taken with the glossy (epoxy?) Remington stock? Will the steaming trick even work? Am I better off just accepting the dents as evidence of "character"? Thanks in advance for your help!
vanfunk

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George Stringer · August 15, 2000, 07:34 AM

Vanfunk, steaming will work if the wood fibers haven't been broken. George

vanfunk · August 15, 2000, 03:13 PM

George- Thanks for the reassurance. The fibers don't appear to have been broken, so I'll give it a go this weekend with the ol' iron.

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johnwill · August 15, 2000, 05:13 PM

I guess I'd be a bit surprised if steaming works in sealed wood. If the finish is broken, it will probably work, but how does the water get in to lift the dents on a truly sealed stock?

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August 14, 2000, 06:42 AM	#1
vanfunk Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 1999 Posts: 472	Hi guys. I have a 60's Remington 700 with the high-gloss walnut stock. There are a few small, shallow dents and creases in the stock, presumably received over time as the rifle stood in the closet (of the former owner). I'm aware of the technique of steaming out stock dents but I've only tried it on old military weapons. What special precautions need to be taken with the glossy (epoxy?) Remington stock? Will the steaming trick even work? Am I better off just accepting the dents as evidence of "character"? Thanks in advance for your help! vanfunk ------------------ semper ubi sub ubi

August 15, 2000, 07:34 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Vanfunk, steaming will work if the wood fibers haven't been broken. George

August 15, 2000, 03:13 PM	#3
vanfunk Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 1999 Posts: 472	George- Thanks for the reassurance. The fibers don't appear to have been broken, so I'll give it a go this weekend with the ol' iron. ------------------ semper ubi sub ubi

August 15, 2000, 05:13 PM	#4
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	I guess I'd be a bit surprised if steaming works in sealed wood. If the finish is broken, it will probably work, but how does the water get in to lift the dents on a truly sealed stock?