before and after polyurethane removal

[painter777]

Marcus,
That stock finally gets to take a deep breath.

[wtmr]

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[wtmr]

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I forgot to add, stock looked like crap, all the dings scratches and mars were to the finish of the polyurethane, only one penetration below slide area of stock was marred-I used only paper towel and tooth brush with the strip-eze, some say to use a scouring pad

[painter777]

Pretty swayback.
Guess in the long run it was good that poly was on it. Varnish sure took a beating but saved the walnut.
Should really be a nice looker now.
Congrats WTMR !

Charlie

[wtmr]

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best part was the stock was the only bad thing about the gun-was on GB

[Tired Retired]

Wow, can't wait to see what it looks like after you get the BLO on it. It actually looks like it is in great condition. That little piece out isn't a problem. The shelf area of the recoil plate area looks like it has never been used.

[painter777]

Here's some pictures of a members SG Type II stock that I stripped, after strip revealed a few Irwin factory repairs. None were visable with the old finish on, even upon close inspection.

First 3 showing a original chipped out edge by the recoilplate that was re-attached.
Note the 3rd picture shows it split, but never broke completely off..






These 2 show small knot holes that were also Irwin factory puttied, first hole on the end of the barrel channel on the outside.




Same stock showing Wood Filler/Adhesive used to fill inside of knot holes, another Irwin factory repair,





Robert Irwin Dutchman style inlay patch over wood knot, near end of stock nose, most would be covered by barrel band. Never seen under original finish, even upon close inspection.


Now these guys were craftsman.

I recall Rick borecky telling me that most stocks he works on are cracked/split or have been factory patched without the owners ever knowing. Some even having pins or dowels that weren't noticed before being refinished/repaired.

FWIW,
Charlie-painter777

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Charlie,
I'm not embarrassed, you can use my name, their mine. And they will look better when you are done with them.
Jim

[DaveHH]

That SG stock looks like it is new, the cartouche looks great, grain of the wood wonderful.

I bought an old 1800s five drawer dresser once that was covered with white paint. I stripped it off and underneath was almost perfect Walnut and birds eye maple. I believe that white paint was fashionable at some point and it sure saved that wonderful wood.