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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: smallpatch on May 07, 2023, 08:36:25 PM
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Does anyone have any tips on tinting Chambers oil finish?
Tried mixol, and had trouble getting it to mix.
Transtint is not supposed to work with oils.
Any help?
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I use Transtint even if it doesn't want to mix. Just put a little in the oil, mix it up really well and slather the oil on. No fuss, no muss. I tend not to overthink or worry about such things. With finishing, try something and if doesn't work, try something else. It's really hard to do any real damage to a stock.
You could also use something like Laurel Mountain Forge's dye stains and add them to the oil. They'll mix okay, I believe.
Jim
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I have used Trans-Tint in most any finished .. I use those little (specimen cups) ... and shake em up .. Mostly I use SparVarnish ...
Or water-lox
Allen
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Don't see why Transtint wouldn't work. It works well with epoxy.
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I use artists oil paints from craft stores like Hobby Lobby. I use black and crimson red depending on the wood.
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I have used Trans-Tint in most any finished .. I use those little (specimen cups) ... and shake em up .. Mostly I use SparVarnish ...
Or water-lox
Allen
Allen what kind/brand of Spar Varnish and Water-lox do you use?
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Minwax Marine Spar (easy to get) ... and I use Water-Lox is a brand name (I think ) ... (using it mostly as a sealer) ..
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Minwax Marine Spar (easy to get) ... and I use Water-Lox is a brand name (I think ) ... (using it mostly as a sealer) ..
Thanks
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I used some Old Towne Lehigh Valley red Alcohol based stain in Tru-oil and it worked great. Just a couple drops in a cap tin full of oil, as it's very red.
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I used some Old Towne Lehigh Valley red Alcohol based stain in Tru-oil and it worked great. Just a couple drops in a cap tin full of oil, as it's very red.
Who is the supplier of this stain?
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Minwax Marine Spar (easy to get) ... and I use Water-Lox is a brand name (I think ) ... (using it mostly as a sealer) ..
That's impossible Allen! ;) There's no way you could make the quality of guns you do by using an off the shelf prododuct like Minwax!
In all seriousness, I think finish is like a religion to many...
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I'm more curious about what he's doing with all those specimen cups. 8)
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You mind your own business Eric .... !! Actually they are a super size for doing what we do ... they are inexpensive and deposable ... I don't use em to pee in , their main reason !!
You are correct Jim .. I don't stress out on finish .. I want something that dries sorta quickly , wears well and looks great ..
Tomany dudes over finish their guns ..
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Specimen cups? Never thought of that. Always looking for small containers for stuff, stains, finishes, lubes, etc... Order off to Amazon, arrives tomorrow. Thanks guys. :)
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rmnc3r
I thought I got it from Muzzle loader builders supply, but they don't show it on line. Can't remember were I got it.