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david50

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just wax
« on: November 07, 2012, 01:43:03 AM »
i am going to refinish my .40 caliber. i will be using Homer Danglers stain and was thinking of useing just a wax finish over that and was wondering how well it will protect the wood. has anyone here finished a gun in this way,any tips you can give me or am i asking for trouble...thanks!
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Offline smylee grouch

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Re: just wax
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2012, 03:47:14 AM »
What kind of wood and what kind of finnish is presenty on the gun?   
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david50

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Re: just wax
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2012, 04:09:03 AM »
the wood is maple,and i believe the clear coat is Formbys
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Offline Acer Saccharum

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Re: just wax
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2012, 04:40:41 AM »
I've heated the stock wood over coals and applied beeswax. The wax soaks into the hot wood, and once cool, is impervious to water.
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: just wax
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2012, 04:55:32 PM »
Wax is certainly impervious to water but is not as stable as varnishes.  Wax does not cross link and I wonder if it could possibly cook out in the heat.  Might it need to be renewed now and again?

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Forget what I said above.  The other thread covers all this in detail.  It does not cook out.
« Last Edit: November 07, 2012, 05:04:47 PM by rich pierce »
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