I like the weathered blue too...not too "in your face" bright.
Did you ask the birthday girl what her favorite color is ?
Did you ask the birthday girl what her favorite color is ?
Model 60 Squirrel Refinish
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This will be the thread where I'll post about refinishing a Model 60 (with squirrels) that I bought to give to my daughter for her 14th birthday in December. I've had some discussion in the Model 60 thread, but wanted somewhere I can document the process while asking for the advice of those of you with much more experience in these things than myself.
So far, I've done the feedthroat upgrade (you can read about the issues and solutions at the link above), which solved all of the FTF issues that the gun had when I first got it. I've also installed the Mcarbo springs, which dropped my trigger pull to about 4.451 lbs. I've only shot Winchester Xpert HV and CCI Standard Velocity in it, but it shot both great.
So now it's time to get to refinishing the stock. Here's the gun as it looks today:
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From what I've read so far, I'm leaning towards a finish of TruOil and I'll attempt to apply it with the ArmorAll trick, found over at RimfireCentral. Of course, I'll practice on scrap wood first. There are pages and pages of discussion on it, and I've read them all. When I get to this point, I'll post here and let you know how it goes for me (because if I can do it, anyone can).
What I'd really like now is to get input on some colored wood stain. I've found J.W. Etc. Craftsman's Blend Wood Stain & Sealer. I'm thinking I'd like to try the "Weathered Blue" color (see below), after removing both finish and stain from the stock.
Has anyone here ever used this before? Even if you haven't, since many of you here seem to be experienced woodworkers, do you see any issues with trying this stain with the TruOil over it?
All comments are welcome and appreciated. Don't be afraid to tell me it's a dumb idea or that I'm way off track, either. I'd rather have that than to ruin the stock or have to redo it in a year.
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So far, I've done the feedthroat upgrade (you can read about the issues and solutions at the link above), which solved all of the FTF issues that the gun had when I first got it. I've also installed the Mcarbo springs, which dropped my trigger pull to about 4.451 lbs. I've only shot Winchester Xpert HV and CCI Standard Velocity in it, but it shot both great.
So now it's time to get to refinishing the stock. Here's the gun as it looks today:
From what I've read so far, I'm leaning towards a finish of TruOil and I'll attempt to apply it with the ArmorAll trick, found over at RimfireCentral. Of course, I'll practice on scrap wood first. There are pages and pages of discussion on it, and I've read them all. When I get to this point, I'll post here and let you know how it goes for me (because if I can do it, anyone can).
What I'd really like now is to get input on some colored wood stain. I've found J.W. Etc. Craftsman's Blend Wood Stain & Sealer. I'm thinking I'd like to try the "Weathered Blue" color (see below), after removing both finish and stain from the stock.
Has anyone here ever used this before? Even if you haven't, since many of you here seem to be experienced woodworkers, do you see any issues with trying this stain with the TruOil over it?
All comments are welcome and appreciated. Don't be afraid to tell me it's a dumb idea or that I'm way off track, either. I'd rather have that than to ruin the stock or have to redo it in a year.
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Exactly; it gives a touch of color while remaining understated.
Didn't need to....her favorite colors are blue and green. The greens seem way too bright. See? I pay attention.
Good job Dad !!
Water-based.
Yeah, I'll definitely do some testing first.
Agreed. I really like some of the colors used with the laminate stocks these days. I don't want to overdo it with this one though, and it's not really this daughters' personality anyway. But, I have another daughter who will get one just like this next June, assuming I can find another for a reasonable price, and her personality is definitely the brighter, bedazzled type.
I'm sure I'm not the only dad to have done this, but I used to call my girls "squirrels" when they were younger, which is one of the reasons this is the model I'm giving them for their first guns. As in, "G'night squirrels."
The plan is to finish the original stock. The good news is that as long as my daughter likes it, I don't care if anyone else is happy about it.
I really like what Storm did to his, converting to a blonde with some darker highlights. The background around the squirrels and leaves on the fore are my biggest concerns. I probably can't get the color out of those areas, so I have to see if they'll look okay with the blue coloring. If I don't think that will come out okay, I'll probably just do something either more traditional or like Storm's. (Did I mention I really like his?)
The stock as it sits today is not terrible, but definitely needs some touching up. So, I thought I'd make it fun for my daughter. And, she'll be 14 so isn't in really into gaudy anymore. As I mentioned previously, it's not really her personality. My next daughter would probably like the Midnight Blue or maybe.....just maybe....even the Limeade.
I really like what Storm did to his, converting to a blonde with some darker highlights. The background around the squirrels and leaves on the fore are my biggest concerns. I probably can't get the color out of those areas, so I have to see if they'll look okay with the blue coloring. If I don't think that will come out okay, I'll probably just do something either more traditional or like Storm's. (Did I mention I really like his?)
The stock as it sits today is not terrible, but definitely needs some touching up. So, I thought I'd make it fun for my daughter. And, she'll be 14 so isn't in really into gaudy anymore. As I mentioned previously, it's not really her personality. My next daughter would probably like the Midnight Blue or maybe.....just maybe....even the Limeade.
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Dunno if you saw my thread about doing my Wifey's Pink M60...
Tru-Oil has a tendancy towards Yellow/yellowish-brown...
Which on a Blue-stained stock may edge it towards Green/Greenish...
Due to the Red Duvet, got a bit of background coloration...I'll have to do these pics again...but you get the idea
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Older pic...
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Next for this rifle is a Cerakote treatment in Pink for the action housing & barrel...that should finish it
Tru-Oil has a tendancy towards Yellow/yellowish-brown...
Which on a Blue-stained stock may edge it towards Green/Greenish...
Due to the Red Duvet, got a bit of background coloration...I'll have to do these pics again...but you get the idea
Older pic...
Next for this rifle is a Cerakote treatment in Pink for the action housing & barrel...that should finish it
That looks pretty cool (if you like pink).
I'll definitely have to test the Tru-Oil first to make sure it doesn't change the color too much then. It's a good thing I started this project early.
Depending on what I find with the Tru-Oil, what other options are there that provide a true clear finish? I know a gentleman that is a custom cabinet maker -- he does beautiful work -- and I was talking to him the other day about this project and he offered to let me bring it to his shop and he'll lacquer it for me. He's got the setup to do it right, and I've never seen him turn out something less than amazing.
So, what are the pros and cons of lacquer vs Tru-Oil?
Thanks for the compliments on my rifle guys - I like the way the press checkering on mine is still dark brown "faux walnut" colored - it offsets the glowing "honey" color of the rest of the wood nicely - There's a lot of good advice here though, and I'm sure you'll figure it out Personally though I prefer Tung oil over Tru Oil, but it's just a personal preference.
Lacquer can't be touched up easily at home like Tru-oil or Tung Oil or even BLO can.
Personally though I prefer Tung oil over Tru Oil, but it's just a personal preference.Lacquer can't be touched up easily at home like Tru-oil or Tung Oil or even BLO can.
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