Worked last night, and today, applying, rubbing, baking in the stock oils. Worked out pretty well. I like it.

Wish I had a whole bunch of them, I'd like one myself. ;?)

Gary

That's sweet Gary, wish I had the funds to make an offer on that one. I'd buy it in a skinney minute, that's definitely a fine hunting airgun if I ever saw one.

Gary,

That did turn out great.

I had always wondered how you produced such a nice finish and then you mentioned the baked in oil a few years back.

Thank you Lon,

I like this process because it is a stock oil finish. The oven does accelerate the drying time, and thus allows me the chance to keep progressing on a project. It also does away with the variations of climate - day to day - which alters drying time for oils.

I've also been extremely pleased with the way this finish ages. It becomes mellow and smooth. I've yet to have one degrade.

Glad you like it. Wish I needed about forty stocks right now - it would mean the actions were complete. haha. Working on that too.

Gary

Very special Gary! That rifle will have big game animals enchanted by its beauty.....but only briefly
Is the baking process a one-off or do you bake it several times?
Cheers
Neil

Hello Neil,

Thanks.

I bake it between each coat. Then it's hand rubbed with very fine steel wool, cleaned, and the next coat is applied ... repeat. When the grain is filled, and then some, it's done. Usually, about 5 coats.

Gary

Gary,

Who ever gets that stock is going to be one lucky person.

Keith