tuktuk 16 Posted March 15, 2014 WARNING ! You might and you will find the following images disturbing... I did .. anyways I rescued this rifle from a friend of mine. He still doesn't understsnd y I got mad at him ... But what's done is done . I never really worked with stocks so I would like your advise gens. Do I have to redo the whole rifle or just the damaged area ? Do I use a brush or a foam ? And more importantly what specific product should I use and what specific brand ? Any advice and tips are appreciated !! Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted March 15, 2014 I did a repair like that but on a lot bigger scale not too long ago. You can use a dremel and a chisel to cut out the bad area, and make it square. Glue in a piece of scrap walnut and stain to match. Here is a couple of pics from my big project, I used a mill but you get the idea of what needs to be done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted March 15, 2014 the last photo was the first coat of dye/oil. After several more coats you cannot notice the repair unless I point it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted March 15, 2014 Cut out the section and replace with the same type of wood, I use to have a old Mauser stock that I would take doner pieces from . The big thing here is dont be scared ,You cant make it any worse. Its a surplus gun so it doesn't need to be perfect .Military repairs where done fast to get them back into service . After your repair is glued in and blended in with a file or what ever , I would strip the entire stock and take some of the stripped finish and rub it in to the new wood to get the old finish in . If you can make the repair as small as you can and maybe steal a piece from the inside of the stock if you can. If it helps I have a small mill you can come over and use if you want. As Eric said above a Dremil cut off wheel will work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuktuk 16 Posted March 15, 2014 thank u gens. And thank JM for the offer. I'm gonna 1st try to use wtvr tools I have at home . Can u pls name couple of brands / types of dye / oils u would use in this restoration ? Or any other product u would recommend ... ( I'm a noob when it comes to woodwork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted March 15, 2014 If you can wait 3 weeks, bring it over when I get back from work and I'll knock it out for ya. Quick easy fix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted March 16, 2014 I would use Tung oil 1 coat a day for say 5 days , rub with fine steel wool between coats and dust off . And on the last coat dull it down with the steel wool . i use paper towel to apply it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted March 16, 2014 maybe jump on this if its cheep http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179547 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuktuk 16 Posted March 16, 2014 Great find JM !! Thank u. What do u think about this >>> http://www.thegunstockdoctor.com should I bother ? or it's too much ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted March 16, 2014 Looks interesting ! Give it a try . Dont forget, dont make the finish to nice, you want it to look old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usnmars 136 Posted March 16, 2014 I use "gunny" paste as it is called sometimes, but my new favorite is Howards Feed and Wax sold at Home Depot or Lowes. It is in an orange squeeze bottle and sold by the wood stains. Good stuff and smells good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1563621 388 Posted March 16, 2014 I get some fiedbings leather dye, brown and red and mix with BLO. Use gunny paste after done [seals wood] Use dye with BLO 1 or 2X. Then straight BLO a few times for 2-3 weeks then Gunny Paste. Be careful making is. I hand boil wax on stove. Glass jar in warm water. then mix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted March 16, 2014 BLO is Boiled Linseed Oil. Remember guys, he's a woodwork noob. The beauty of wood like this is that if you screw it up, you can cut it out a bit larger and do it over... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites