I have been reconstructing a model 32 K-gun. I got some new K-80 wood for it but it is not hi-gloss. What is the formula for mixing tru oil, with what, to get my hi-gloss finish. Thanks, Mike.
Applying tru-oil?
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If you're going to spray on finish, dust particles can be a problem. I solved that by turning on a HOT shower, steaming up the bathroom, then letting the fog settle out, clearing the room of all dust. Hang the wet stock in the dust-free bathroom until it has dried.
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Tru-oil also comes in a aersol and having used both I would not mess with the bottle. Several days drying is much better than 24 hours and the final coat at least one week before working. I liked sanding with the bottled oil to fill the pores, once the pores are filled I use the aersol.
Thanks everyone
I realized I was putting it on too heavy.
Also, I was pouring some out into a flat lid, then putting on with hand.
I think this was allowing the drying agent to evaporate, and caused longer drying times. Thanks for that tip, Doug
I have stripped and sanded the stock, again, and applied 3 coats of Birchwood Casey's sealer/filler.
Now, when I applied a very light coat of Tru-Oil, it looks great, and has almost dried in the last 2 hours. Could also be because I hung stock in the Furnace/water heater room)
I'll wait until tomorrow to check it again, but probably leave it alone for 3 days.
One last question......I have a spray can of Tru-Oil also, but the nozzle is clogged. I tried the directions on the can, but no help. What is a good agent to soak the nozzle in to clean it out?
Thanks again!
Danny
I realized I was putting it on too heavy.
Also, I was pouring some out into a flat lid, then putting on with hand.
I think this was allowing the drying agent to evaporate, and caused longer drying times. Thanks for that tip, Doug
I have stripped and sanded the stock, again, and applied 3 coats of Birchwood Casey's sealer/filler.
Now, when I applied a very light coat of Tru-Oil, it looks great, and has almost dried in the last 2 hours. Could also be because I hung stock in the Furnace/water heater room)
I'll wait until tomorrow to check it again, but probably leave it alone for 3 days.
One last question......I have a spray can of Tru-Oil also, but the nozzle is clogged. I tried the directions on the can, but no help. What is a good agent to soak the nozzle in to clean it out?
Thanks again!
Danny
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Soak the nozzle in acetone. If you spray it with the can, make sure you do not put it on to heavy. Make sure you have good lighting. If you see a run, just spray a little on your finger, rub it down and smooth it in. You can run your finger all the way down. Once it dries you will not see the mark from your finger. It levels out smooth. If not just a little wet sanding with the paper folded over three or four times, will smooth it out.
If the finish is the rubbed oil look on the Beretta you can just give it a good rub down with mineral spirits to get the grime off. You may want to go over it with some steel wool to ruff it up a little, but it may not be necessary. Matt's Beretta stock up above was done this way. As you can see it turned out real nice. Make sure you get all of the pieces of steel wool off the stock, either by vacuum or tack cloth. Jon
If the finish is the rubbed oil look on the Beretta you can just give it a good rub down with mineral spirits to get the grime off. You may want to go over it with some steel wool to ruff it up a little, but it may not be necessary. Matt's Beretta stock up above was done this way. As you can see it turned out real nice. Make sure you get all of the pieces of steel wool off the stock, either by vacuum or tack cloth. Jon
Bvr Tail , I have also dried my stocks on top of the water heater beside a furnace in the winter. Drying time varies with the temp and humidity. If you don't allow enough drying time it will ball up as you describe. When it is dry it will be slick to the touch and sands into dust. In the summer I dry the stock in the sun, that is the best way. Can recoat in about 3hrs. I use Permalyn, very similar to Tru-oil but better color.
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