Birch looks good

Discussion in 'Marlin Rimfires' started by MattNH, Jan 1, 2016.

  1. Jan 1, 2016 #1
    MattNH

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    One more stock in the process of refinishing. This one is from a model 60, sanded down to bare wood and a few coats of Minwax "Gunstock" stain, the grain looks pretty good. I will finish with Tung Oil, several coats over the next week or so.

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  3. Jan 1, 2016 #2
    Gumpy

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    That's some pretty good grain showing there. I love it!
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2016 #3
    greyhawk50

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    That is pretty. What color stain did you use. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2016 #4
    FOUR4D4

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    Nice Grain
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2016 #5
    MattNH

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    Minwax, variety is appropriately called "Gunstock", got it at Home Depot

    I have used, Ebony, Provincial and Dark Walnut varieties as well
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2016 #6
    PAHunter

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    Great job.... real nice color.
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2016 #7
    Birddogyz

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    That looks great!
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2016 #8
    straightshooter

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    The stain really brought out the grain in it. Going to look even more pronounced after the Tung oil is applied.
     
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  11. Mar 27, 2016 #9
    cwlongshot

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    How about a finished pic?

    Looked good in that first pic!!

    CW
     
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  12. Mar 27, 2016 #10
    SHOOTER13

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    Good job Matt...

    Was reading up on my 1980's Glenfield Marlin Model 60...seems it was made from Birch too !!

    Still in great shape for an 1980 firearm...the wood is perfect.


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    SHOOTER13, Mar 27, 2016
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  13. Dec 20, 2016 #11
    Domino300

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    Not checkering...

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  14. Dec 20, 2016 #12
    SHOOTER13

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    Embossed...pressed into the wood...I imagine !!
     
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  15. Dec 21, 2016 #13
    Domino300

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    Thanks Shooter, I like the squirrel in the stock, never saw this one before.
     
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  16. Dec 29, 2016 #14
    otteray

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    I was looking for one, awhile back. Kinda hard to come by now.
     
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