refinishing a stock

hk-91

January 24, 2007 17:30

is there a way to strip a stock without having to sand it. i have a stock i want to re stain but it has some pics of deer carved into the stock. how can i remove the old varnish and stain so i can redo it.

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  shoff14

  January 24, 2007 17:32

  The main problem with any chemicals you use is the residue chemicals left behind. It will screw most finish up after you try to restain or oil it.

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  oldemagics

  January 24, 2007 18:46

  if it is a varnish or laquer type finish on it now try scrapeing with a flexible sharp blade, like a single edge razor blade most times the finish will flake off easily and only very light sanding with 3-400 grit to smooth any "lines" you may have left with the blade

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  brier-49

  January 25, 2007 00:35

  Formby's Furniture Refinisher works fine.There are other brands that work just as well,Parks is what I use most of the time but can't always get it.

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  GuvamintCheese

  January 25, 2007 04:34

  Try this. Use Loctite gasket remover. spray it on and the finish glides off with ease. Learned this from an old guy that checkers guns for a living. Ive used it a couple times and its a breeze. no problem accepting oil after use.

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