Best way to remove the existing finish on a wood stock?

[Stretch]

I've got a Benjamin Akela with a Turkish walnut stock. I'd like to modify the stock a bit so that it fits me better, but I'd also like to remove the existing finish first? What methods are people using that work best?

(Photo is what the rifle looks like now.)

 

[Red_Ryder_Sniper]

No help,but I'm curious as well

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Some type of mild citrus stripper, scrape with plastic scraper, wash/scrub with water, then sand the bejezus out of it. I just used dark walnut minwax danish oil on this. I originally used un-dyed danish oil, and the color was so light, it looked wierd. Wish I had photos of that. Do have one of stock paritally sanded....

 

[Potpie]

No help,but I'm curious as well

The best thing Iv found is a citrus based finish stripper, cant remember the name but Home Depot used to carry it. Just brush it on wait a while then just wipe off old finish. Still hard to get all the stain out of checkering.

 

[KWK]

Good paint stripper and a wire brush for the checkers. Chase them out with a 3 corner and a square needle file bent (heat red hot) at the end like a riffler. I use that or checkering files. Walnut refinishes easily. PM me and I'll tell you the easiest finish imaginable to use. Idiot proof. Satin sheen.

 

[Stretch]

Some type of mild citrus stripper, scrape with plastic scraper, wash/scrub with water, then sand the bejezus out of it. I just used dark walnut minwax danish oil on this. I originally used un-dyed danish oil, and the color was so light, it looked wierd. Wish I had photos of that. Do have one of stock paritally sanded.... View attachment 365129
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Wow! That came out very nicely!

 

[EPG]

I’ve posted a step by step in the “Resources- How to“ forum here.

I’ve done my Akela, Cayden and Huntsmen walnut stocks this way, all came out great:

Post in thread 'Refinishing JTS Airacuda Standard stock?'
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/refinishing-jts-airacuda-standard-stock.1287920/post-1471702

 

[Gerry52]

Denatured alcohol, super, super fine steel wool, a light touch & patience.

 

[marflow 777]

what finish do you think it has, to my eye it looks to be a simple oil finish and at that it has been done once or twice at the manufacture
will rubbing be needed, i doubt it, i would bet 90% rubbing alcohol would remove it with a soft paint brush or just do your work and use some Tung oil on it

 

[bf1956]

I've got a Benjamin Akela with a Turkish walnut stock. I'd like to modify the stock a bit so that it fits me better, but I'd also like to remove the existing finish first? What methods are people using that work best?

(Photo is what the rifle looks like now.)

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What's not to like? It's hard to tell from the pic, I would give it a wipe down with that Minwax antique finish in the red can. You might be surprised!

 

[Stretch]

I stripped the stock with two applications of a citrus based paint remover, wiped it with a damp rag, and then after it dried I applied 3 coats of "Feed n Wax". Tomorrow, after it's dried, I'll give it a final buff.