Danish Stock Re-finish

Devil Dog · 03-23-2002, 06:39 PM

I have a Danish stock birch (I think). One handguard is walnut the other is too light to be walnut. I have to do something with this mess. The butt stock has these very light flecks that look almost like inlays. Will they stain ok or is there another solution?
TIA,
Gary

Dick Robinson · 03-23-2002, 08:04 PM

I have about the same mixed parts on my CAI. I washed the wood parts with dish soap and hot water then sanded them with a 3M pad. After thourough drying, I put about 3 coats of 1/2 boiled linseed oil and 1/2 turpentine on the inside and about 5 coats on the outside. I sanded between coats with fine steel wool and hand rubed each coat. I was planning on replacing the stock but after I saw the way it came out, I was really happy with it. The little specks, you were talking about, really add something. The only other option I can think of would be to replace the stock.

Stock Doc · 03-23-2002, 10:35 PM

Here is a Beech stock I did in a new oil finsih I have that is great for heavy use. Rick B

Stock Doc · 03-23-2002, 10:36 PM

Here's another photo. I offer this finsih instead of the traditional oil finish. Rick B

Devil Dog · 03-23-2002, 11:19 PM

Rick:
Thanks for the inspiration. My stock has the same light specks as yours. They don't look bad on yours. I guess mine needs some "color". I guess I'll play with it and see what happens...It can't get any worse looking than it does now.
Thanks for the pics,
Gary

wes · 03-23-2002, 11:58 PM

Rick,that stock turned out really nice. I have a beech too,didn't know it could look like that.

Stock Doc · 03-24-2002, 12:02 AM

I use Fiebing's leather dye in Dark Brown. It has a heavy red color on some woods and Beech is one. The guards are Walnut and got them to match with same stain. Rick B

Devil Dog · 03-24-2002, 09:01 AM

Rick:
Where will I find Fiebing's?
Thanks,
Gary

Stock Doc · 03-24-2002, 10:06 AM

I get it at a shoe repair place near home. Find any leather store. Rick B

StalovnyGrab · 03-24-2002, 06:12 PM

If you want 'red', get their 'Russet' color. Mix it with Dk Brown a bit at a time, maybe cut it with rubbing alcohol. Rub it in well. Turns out an 'un-natural' color but looks great.

03-23-2002, 06:39 PM	#1
Devil Dog Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Posts: 34	Danish Stock Re-finish I have a Danish stock birch (I think). One handguard is walnut the other is too light to be walnut. I have to do something with this mess. The butt stock has these very light flecks that look almost like inlays. Will they stain ok or is there another solution? TIA, Gary

03-23-2002, 10:35 PM	#3
Stock Doc Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Middle Ohio I see water Posts: 844	Here is a Beech stock I did in a new oil finsih I have that is great for heavy use. Rick B __________________ If I cant fix it,, It must REALLY be broken!

03-23-2002, 10:36 PM	#4
Stock Doc Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Middle Ohio I see water Posts: 844	Here's another photo. I offer this finsih instead of the traditional oil finish. Rick B __________________ If I cant fix it,, It must REALLY be broken!

03-24-2002, 12:02 AM	#7
Stock Doc Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Middle Ohio I see water Posts: 844	I use Fiebing's leather dye in Dark Brown. It has a heavy red color on some woods and Beech is one. The guards are Walnut and got them to match with same stain. Rick B __________________ If I cant fix it,, It must REALLY be broken!

03-24-2002, 09:01 AM	#8
Devil Dog Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Posts: 34	Fiebing's...Where? Rick: Where will I find Fiebing's? Thanks, Gary

03-23-2002, 08:04 PM	#2
Dick Robinson Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl. Posts: 33	I have about the same mixed parts on my CAI. I washed the wood parts with dish soap and hot water then sanded them with a 3M pad. After thourough drying, I put about 3 coats of 1/2 boiled linseed oil and 1/2 turpentine on the inside and about 5 coats on the outside. I sanded between coats with fine steel wool and hand rubed each coat. I was planning on replacing the stock but after I saw the way it came out, I was really happy with it. The little specks, you were talking about, really add something. The only other option I can think of would be to replace the stock.

03-23-2002, 11:19 PM	#5
Devil Dog Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Posts: 34	Rick: Thanks for the inspiration. My stock has the same light specks as yours. They don't look bad on yours. I guess mine needs some "color". I guess I'll play with it and see what happens...It can't get any worse looking than it does now. Thanks for the pics, Gary

03-23-2002, 11:58 PM	#6
wes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loveland Co Posts: 1,905	Rick,that stock turned out really nice. I have a beech too,didn't know it could look like that.

03-24-2002, 10:06 AM	#9
Stock Doc Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Middle Ohio I see water Posts: 844	I get it at a shoe repair place near home. Find any leather store. Rick B __________________ If I cant fix it,, It must REALLY be broken!

03-24-2002, 06:12 PM	#10
StalovnyGrab Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not close enough to the range! Posts: 16	Fiebings leather dye If you want 'red', get their 'Russet' color. Mix it with Dk Brown a bit at a time, maybe cut it with rubbing alcohol. Rub it in well. Turns out an 'un-natural' color but looks great.