pedersoli jager

[thecapgunkid]

Anybody know what kind of finish is on the Jager hunter  these guys put out? How does it come off if stripped?

I bought one at a ridiculously low  price because I have heard nothing but good things about it so I grabbed it to knock around with.  The stock is Walnut and does not look like it has any stain, just oil or Poly?

I might want to put some carving on it and refinish it over the winter.

Yeah, I know, it's handsome the way it is but there's no romance in that...

Thanks

The Capgun Kid

[Chris Treichel]

Its about 20 minutes in... looks kind of like wax

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Hi.  You might like to look at the YouTube video that shows the complete production of Pedersoli stocks.  Made and put up by our friend 'Capandball'.  (Well worth subscribing to his YouTube collection).   The commentary is by Davide Pedersoli himself.   Enter the search 'pedersoli stocks' in YouTube.   Looks to be an oil based finish, perhaps with an added dryer?  Maybe similar to a weakened Truoil finish?
Have a friend who owns one of the Jager rifles, in flint.  Lovely rifle, fast lock and very accurate.  Have fun.

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Sorry Chris.  You beat me to it.

[thecapgunkid]

Thanks, guys.  I did get to the You Tube video, and that was what prompted me to ask.  I think it is an oil based rub, but would also like to know the safest way to take it off.   I don't know if I want to re-finish with True Oil, or a Tongue or Linseed mix.

Thanks again

Greg

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

If I were going to attempt it, I'd go to the hardware store and buy a can of paint stripper, read the directions, and have at it.  I've removed the finish from many firearms using stripper alone, and sometimes a fingernail brush.  Once the finish is removed, the stock is flushed thoroughly with water, dried, and then allowed to sit for about a week to ensure there is no water left in the wood.  I like Circa 1850 Tung Oil finish.  It soaks deeply into the wood and builds slowly - one thin application per day until you have a build up.  Then four ought steel wool down to wood again and repeat until you are pleased with the result.  It's pretty water proof too.

[Kermit]

Most of the "tung oil" wipe-on type finishes are actually varnishes--called wiping varnishes. Some don't even contain tung oil. It's pure marketing strategy to call them oil finishes, IMO. I've used spray-on Citrustrip to remove various finishes from things like gunstocks, tool handles, and such. The stuff is pretty gentle, relatively non-toxic and safe. The spray can makes it pretty convenient for small jobs. I used it with some skepticism on TC pistol stocks that looked to be some sort of catalyzed finish. It took a couple of applications but removed it all.

[thecapgunkid]

Thanks, guys

Kermit, where'd you get the Citrustrip?  Is it a Home Depot item?

[WadePatton]

I learned to make paint stripper recently with lye, cornstarch,(thickening agent) and water.  Lye from hardware store, cornstarch from grocery/pantry.  Have not used on wooden items yet, but don't expect to ever buy a prepared concoction of paint stripper again.  

[Pete G.]

I learned to make paint stripper recently with lye, cornstarch,(thickening agent) and water.  Lye from hardware store, cornstarch from grocery/pantry.  Have not used on wooden items yet, but don't expect to ever buy a prepared concoction of paint stripper again.  

Heck, Wade; why not just got ahead and make your own lye while you're at it?

[Mick C]

You may want to consider stripping the wood the easy way.....I have taken a couple of stocks to a local furniture finisher over the years.  They will most likely charge $20ish to take off the finish but, they have the right chemicals, and vats/trays to do the job, no muss, no fuss for you.....Mick

[thecapgunkid]

Thanks Mike C.  Wish I'd heard from you sooner because it took me forever to get the finish to dry.  I later found out that, on the walnut stocks, Pedersoli's finish comes out real reluctant like.  It looked nice and dry, felt nice and dry, behaved like it was nice and dry but almost oozed once the oil finish was put back on.  Lots of rubbing, turps, and more rubbing before it finally dried out.  Now it looks nice and smooth and actually a little antiqued.