Hi folks,
I have a few questions regarding the finishing of gunstocks. The first one is de-whiskering, after finishing the sanding with 800 grit (I can really see if there are any imperfection after using 800 grit paper) after wetting the stock and raising the whiskers what do you use to remove the whiskers? Fine steel or bronze wool, fine scotch bright pads or just fine sandpaper. The othe question is applying the first coat of sealer. Many years ago I used a product called Flecto varathane cut it with turps 50:50 and applied that after the stock was dewhiskered the stock really sucked it up. Right after applying it I sanded with 400 grit wet or dry and used the cut varethane as a vehicle to carry the residue from the sanding to fill the pores and after the finished started to tack up wiped the finish of with a Turkish towel wiping across the grain. After that dried I used an oil finish and did the sanding with 600 grit till all the pores where filled, after that it was finally finished with small amount of oil and rubbed on with my palm.id just would like some ideas how you do it.
Thank you very much
Cheers Richard
