Needs Pictures: 0
Results 16 to 21 of 21
Thread: An airgun refurb...
-
26th Aug 2016, 08:00 PM #16Novice
- Join Date
- Aug 2016
- Location
- Sheffield, England
- Age
- 65
- Posts
- 14
Hi Chris
I used a mix that's sold by a chap in Wales, THIS is the place but it looks like they've stopped selling it
I must say, I much prefer a nice blued finish to the black enamel that Beesa ended up using
Shall we see pics when the Meteor is finished?
I only have one Meteor now, It's a mk1 and was nickel plated at the factory apparently, It's an early one with the serial, N268, It's .177cal..
BSA Meteor mk1 01.jpg
BSA Meteor mk1a.jpg
I've a few Mercury's that have the black paint finish, The Mercury Challenger (bottom) is blued though
oldies 01 Merc's.jpg
Good luck with the resto
John
-
26th Aug 2016, 10:25 PM #17Most Valued Member
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- melbourne australia
- Posts
- 3,228
Hi John,
I hadn't realised you are in the UK. I'll search for a stock finish locally.
I'll certainly post a pic when I'm finished.
cheers,
chris
-
28th Aug 2016, 01:25 PM #18Golden Member
- Join Date
- Jan 2016
- Location
- Wodonga Vic
- Age
- 38
- Posts
- 633
What are the benefits of using Tung oil over Danish oil on a rifle stock? until now I've only used Danish oil on my rifles and just the generic stuff from the hardware store
-
28th Aug 2016, 09:42 PM #19Most Valued Member
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- melbourne australia
- Posts
- 3,228
I think Tung oil is glossier?
Chris
-
29th Aug 2016, 09:27 AM #20Novice
- Join Date
- Aug 2016
- Location
- Sheffield, England
- Age
- 65
- Posts
- 14
Hi
Tung oil gives a satin finish, A truely gloss finish is attained with Tru oil although i've never used it as I don't particularly like Glassy finishes on gunstocks!!
Here's a couple of Daystate stocks that I refinished for a chap, He was happy as larry as he tried himself using Tru oil, It stayed extremely tacky and was sticking to the fleece of the gunslips! , They also went very pale and the grain had all but disappeared
0030.jpg
0031.jpg
0032.jpg
0033.jpg
0034.jpg
I've never used Danish oil either!!, All i've used is the Tung oil based mixture and BLO
John
-
2nd Sep 2016, 10:17 AM #21Most Valued Member
- Join Date
- Jul 2006
- Location
- Athelstone, SA 5076
- Posts
- 4,258
I have used a poly varnish and acetone mix in the past using a french polish method...its harder to do than shellac but the finish was hard and glossy smooth. Worth the stuffing around.
Similar Threads
-
Sand Blaster Refurb Update
By Sterob in forum METALWORK GENERALReplies: 5Last Post: 6th Jan 2011, 04:36 PM