Stripping Semi Auto Shotgun Forend

The Rattler · June 2, 2015, 06:59 PM

I am having to strip & re-finish the wood stocks on my Benelli Montefeltro. My question is about the forend, specifically the inside of the fore-end.

First, do you attempt to strip the finish from the inside of the fore-end? It likely has a poly finish & I will be using pure uncut Tung oil. The interior is not smooth & well sanded to begin with.

If you should strip & re-finish the interior of the fore-end, how do you strip the inside in that tight of a space? What tools are available to help the stripper to remove the finish?

Thank you very much.

Dixie Gunsmithing · June 2, 2015, 08:44 PM

No, just leave the interior alone, and do the outside, and any edges that wrap around to the inside, (anything that shows).

June 2, 2015, 06:59 PM	#1
The Rattler Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2013 Posts: 111	Stripping Semi Auto Shotgun Forend I am having to strip & re-finish the wood stocks on my Benelli Montefeltro. My question is about the forend, specifically the inside of the fore-end. First, do you attempt to strip the finish from the inside of the fore-end? It likely has a poly finish & I will be using pure uncut Tung oil. The interior is not smooth & well sanded to begin with. If you should strip & re-finish the interior of the fore-end, how do you strip the inside in that tight of a space? What tools are available to help the stripper to remove the finish? Thank you very much.

June 2, 2015, 08:44 PM	#2
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	No, just leave the interior alone, and do the outside, and any edges that wrap around to the inside, (anything that shows).