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Offline smallpatch

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Tinting Chambers oil finish
« on: May 07, 2023, 08:36:25 PM »
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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Offline Jim Kibler

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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2023, 08:45:13 PM »
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.

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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2023, 10:21:48 PM »
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

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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2023, 12:29:42 PM »
Don't see why Transtint wouldn't work. It works well with epoxy.
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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2023, 06:08:48 PM »
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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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2023, 07:57:04 PM »
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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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2023, 04:30:27 AM »
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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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2023, 04:45:47 AM »
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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Offline RichG

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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2023, 08:26:54 PM »
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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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2023, 08:09:16 AM »
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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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2023, 03:22:14 AM »
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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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2023, 04:44:55 AM »
I'm more curious about what he's doing with all those specimen cups.   8)
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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2023, 01:40:31 PM »
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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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2023, 03:25:40 PM »
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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Re: Tinting Chambers oil finish
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2023, 03:07:18 AM »
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.