Jason M
Member
I am going to refinish the stock on my Tranditions (Fausti) O/U shotgun. It has some nice grain patterns that would look great with a nice oil finish.
So, questions:
1. There does not appear to be much in the way of a finish on the wood now, but what cleaners/solvents should I use on the wood first to remove whatever finish may be there?
2. I am going to do the typical 100/220/400/600 grit sand paper smoothing. What sort of sanding sealer or grain filler should I use? Are there good commercially available products (like @ Lowes, Home Depot, etc.)?
3. I am considering a Linseed oil finish. Should I finish the stock in something like Tru-Oil first to bring out the Walnut’s color a little before the Linseed finish is applied?
4. Should I do any sanding in between oil applications or merely just let it dry between applications?
5. Last, would a lint-free cloth be the best applicator for the Tru-Oil and Linseed oil?
Thanks!
So, questions:
1. There does not appear to be much in the way of a finish on the wood now, but what cleaners/solvents should I use on the wood first to remove whatever finish may be there?
2. I am going to do the typical 100/220/400/600 grit sand paper smoothing. What sort of sanding sealer or grain filler should I use? Are there good commercially available products (like @ Lowes, Home Depot, etc.)?
3. I am considering a Linseed oil finish. Should I finish the stock in something like Tru-Oil first to bring out the Walnut’s color a little before the Linseed finish is applied?
4. Should I do any sanding in between oil applications or merely just let it dry between applications?
5. Last, would a lint-free cloth be the best applicator for the Tru-Oil and Linseed oil?
Thanks!