Stock scratch removal
I had taken my Ruger .44 carbine sporter (vintage circa 1967) into my gunsmith recently to get a new front sight. Anyway, when I picked it up, there were several very light, yet noticable marks on the stock. I was very annoyed to say the least and he said he'd take care of them. I told him I didn't want the stock refinished (like I thought he was implying). Anyway, the scratches are gone with no trace.
How did he do that? [?] He said something about oil, but I know there was a physical indention where the scratch was, how did he overcome that? I know when working with raw lumber that it is possible to use steam to pull indentions out of lumber and them resand it flat if it raises too much. I don't think this would work on a finished stock, but I don't know...
Gunsmiths -- How is it done? I'd like any info because I have several other guns with minor blemishes like that and would love to correct it. Please list any ideas, along with brands, etc.
Thank you very much!
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How did he do that? [?] He said something about oil, but I know there was a physical indention where the scratch was, how did he overcome that? I know when working with raw lumber that it is possible to use steam to pull indentions out of lumber and them resand it flat if it raises too much. I don't think this would work on a finished stock, but I don't know...
Gunsmiths -- How is it done? I'd like any info because I have several other guns with minor blemishes like that and would love to correct it. Please list any ideas, along with brands, etc.
Thank you very much!
It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...
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Ive seen it done with some stock oil and then light heat - like a hairblower.
It can also simply be done with the mashine that allows him to bend the stock while pouring hot oil over the stock.
If it is minor scratches that stays there, the stock is not "full" of oil. If you give the stock some oil every now and then, the raw wood will be stronger against minor scratches (if the stock isn't coated with laquer - I believe it's called that...)
You can get wood oil with different tones of colour, if you have a light-coloured raw stock - you can over time get it darker, by using a darktoned stock oil. =o)
I'm sure the others here have other ways to remove indentations - you might be able to use oil and your wifes hot-iron too.
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you can put a wet cloth over the dent then apply a hot iron directly over it. the dent will come out.
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I have found that the iron radio control modelers use to cover aircraft is very useful. You can even buy a sock that covers the hot part of the iron. It's also alot more maneuverable.
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Do you guys have any brands you recommend? How about the oil color (or tint, or whatever they call it) for most guns?
If you apply heat (like an iron over a wet cloth) won't the entire stock raise?
Thanks for your help guys!
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