Several coats of linseed oil to prime the wood followed by several more coats of Minmax Antique Oil to build finish. You can get there a number of ways.
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Air Arms Prosport and TX200 walnut stock.
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Very nice finish. And I had that same scope on my Diana 75 when they were available, both regrettably sold now.
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Wish I had a dozen more P3 EFR scopes.Very nice finish. And I had that same scope on my Diana 75 when they were available, both regrettably sold now.
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Come on....really? Ijust as soon leave the way it is. I enjoy doing my method. Just saying no offence.
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What i'm saying is there's almost no finish on the stocks. They just needed to add one more coat that's all i'm asking for a man.......
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They do come a little dry. It's a fine canvas if you are willing and wish to complete the artwork. I sure prefer it to the tinted lacquer shot on most. I can understand the frustration if you're not finish savvy. In any event, an oil will wet the wood. Any variant of BLO. Some have varnishes blended. A little research may be warranted. If you want simple, Watco Danish Oil. No technique needed. Just wipe it on and the wood will be less dry.
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Third and final coat yesterday, I will let it sit for a week, it says it takes 30 days for full cure. And it really looks better than these pictures in person, it's a matte finish.
I suspect it will lighten up a little once fully dry.
I suspect it will lighten up a little once fully dry.
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Beautifully done!
I have AA in walnut from 2008 to the present day and all lack anything resembling a finish. For the price, I certainly think they could do better. BUT, given what some companies consider "improvement" (I'm thinking Weihrauch stock design) they would probably spray it with a two-pack epoxy that we couldn't strip short of a torch and scraper.
I have AA in walnut from 2008 to the present day and all lack anything resembling a finish. For the price, I certainly think they could do better. BUT, given what some companies consider "improvement" (I'm thinking Weihrauch stock design) they would probably spray it with a two-pack epoxy that we couldn't strip short of a torch and scraper.
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Got her back together this morning, stock been sitting for 5 days, still not 100% dry. But it's good enough for assembly, I think it turned out nice and the screws were a nice touch, well worth the effort. Can always apply more coats in the future if needed.
Bonus, my whiskers don't get stuck in the cheek piece now..lol.
Bonus, my whiskers don't get stuck in the cheek piece now..lol.
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Nice!Got her back together this morning, stock been sitting for 5 days, still not 100% dry. But it's good enough for assembly, I think it turned out nice and the screws were a nice touch, well worth the effort. Can always apply more coats in the future if needed.
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Bonus, my whiskers don't get stuck in the cheek piece now..lol.
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Beautiful work, thanks for sharing your experience.Got her back together this morning, stock been sitting for 5 days, still not 100% dry. But it's good enough for assembly, I think it turned out nice and the screws were a nice touch, well worth the effort. Can always apply more coats in the future if needed.
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Bonus, my whiskers don't get stuck in the cheek piece now..lol.
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