New Laminate Stock Finishing

CowTowner · July 10, 2012, 07:55 PM

OK folks, I'm aware stock finishing/refinishing has been covered more than many times.
I'm looking to finish my first Boyd's nutmeg laminate stock for a sporterized No.4 Mk1 Enfield rifle.
I have a friend assisting with the fitting, but I'd like to finish the stock parts myself.
So, what is the recommended finish and/or processes for a laminate stock?

PetahW · July 10, 2012, 09:02 PM

After sanding it smoothest, I always got the best results by shooting it with a satin polyutherane (an epoxy, IIRC), following the product directions.

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Scorch · July 11, 2012, 01:46 AM

Use just about any kind of finish you want. I would recommend a polyurethane finish or Brownell's Acra-Wood (a spray epoxy resin).

CowTowner · July 11, 2012, 06:46 AM

Looks like polyurethane will be the winning finish.
Thanks for the quick replies.

dbluefish · July 11, 2012, 10:04 AM

I would never use poly! I used RIT Red Dye, Cabot Red Mahonay stain, and several rubbed in coats of Tung Oil. Soft finish and since i was doing an AK47, the red helped.

But I would suggest Tung oil over whatever you put for the base color!

paul

CowTowner · July 11, 2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

But I would suggest Tung oil over whatever you put for the base color!

Thank you! The base color will not be changed at all.
Here's what I'm working with:
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/RIA-LE...-p/500-339.htm

Pahoo · July 11, 2012, 07:19 PM

The last time, I visited the Boyd website, they had a video on refinishing where they were using True-Oil. There are litterally countless finishing products and it's human nature to keep using what has a proven record. That to me is mostly Tru-Oil. I have also used Min-wax polys. Also keep in mind that whatever you settle on, it should be rated for outdoor service. If you run into a product that you feel "might" work, try some on a practice piece. That way you not only get familiar with it's use but it's performance. .....

Be Safe !!!

Caliber · July 24, 2012, 11:19 PM

def go for the tru=oil or similar finish poly finish if you get gun cleaner on it or even strong 90% rubbing achohol or whatnot it melts it off... the worst of all is Minwax brand poly it's terrible

Caliber · July 24, 2012, 11:22 PM

this is tru-oil on a 1950"s rossi pump .22 i refurbished

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n/IMG_0676.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n/IMG_0880.jpg

the stuff works awesome

CowTowner · July 25, 2012, 07:30 AM

Thanks all for the continued suggestions.
I have the Tru Oil kit and will follow the directions on the Boyd's video.
I expect this may get a spray coat of poly once I have the desired color.
This is also from the Boyd's video.

July 10, 2012, 07:55 PM	#1
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	New Laminate Stock Finishing OK folks, I'm aware stock finishing/refinishing has been covered more than many times. I'm looking to finish my first Boyd's nutmeg laminate stock for a sporterized No.4 Mk1 Enfield rifle. I have a friend assisting with the fitting, but I'd like to finish the stock parts myself. So, what is the recommended finish and/or processes for a laminate stock? __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

July 11, 2012, 01:46 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Use just about any kind of finish you want. I would recommend a polyurethane finish or Brownell's Acra-Wood (a spray epoxy resin). __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 11, 2012, 06:46 AM	#4
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	Looks like polyurethane will be the winning finish. Thanks for the quick replies. __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

July 11, 2012, 10:04 AM	#5
dbluefish Member Join Date: July 6, 2012 Posts: 16	Refinishing I would never use poly! I used RIT Red Dye, Cabot Red Mahonay stain, and several rubbed in coats of Tung Oil. Soft finish and since i was doing an AK47, the red helped. But I would suggest Tung oil over whatever you put for the base color! paul

July 11, 2012, 07:19 PM	#7
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	So many choices The last time, I visited the Boyd website, they had a video on refinishing where they were using True-Oil. There are litterally countless finishing products and it's human nature to keep using what has a proven record. That to me is mostly Tru-Oil. I have also used Min-wax polys. Also keep in mind that whatever you settle on, it should be rated for outdoor service. If you run into a product that you feel "might" work, try some on a practice piece. That way you not only get familiar with it's use but it's performance. ..... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

July 10, 2012, 09:02 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	After sanding it smoothest, I always got the best results by shooting it with a satin polyutherane (an epoxy, IIRC), following the product directions. .

July 24, 2012, 11:19 PM	#8
Caliber Member Join Date: January 30, 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 45	def go for the tru=oil or similar finish poly finish if you get gun cleaner on it or even strong 90% rubbing achohol or whatnot it melts it off... the worst of all is Minwax brand poly it's terrible

July 24, 2012, 11:22 PM	#9
Caliber Member Join Date: January 30, 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 45	this is tru-oil on a 1950"s rossi pump .22 i refurbished http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n/IMG_0676.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n/IMG_0880.jpg the stuff works awesome

July 25, 2012, 07:30 AM	#10
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	Thanks all for the continued suggestions. I have the Tru Oil kit and will follow the directions on the Boyd's video. I expect this may get a spray coat of poly once I have the desired color. This is also from the Boyd's video. __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

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