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Re: Black walnut bleach to resemble English walnut?
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Reply #25 on:
September 23, 2024, 02:32:14 AM »
Hi Dane,
Well done. For an authentic English finish you need more coats to fill the grain and create at least a satin gloss. I like the color. I have never seen and English export or sporting gun with a dull "oil in the wood finish". Not ever. Even the military guns. Here is a photo of a short land British musket used by the 34th regiment of foot during the Rev War. Note the glossy finish.
This is typical with finer guns having a finer finish but none with a dull "oil in the wood" appearance. That is simply unauthentic and of very modern origin.
dave
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Re: Black walnut bleach to resemble English walnut?
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September 23, 2024, 03:09:35 AM »
Dave,
I have never done a finish like that. I KNOW you’re right, just a little ignorant on the process.
Probably too late at this point.
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Bob Gerard
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September 24, 2024, 03:55:46 AM »
Yes that color looks very nice. Any chance of a “before” picture to compare it with?
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September 24, 2024, 04:41:11 AM »
The color came out great! BYW, nice job on the build.
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Dane Lund
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September 24, 2024, 05:31:00 PM »
Bob,
No before pics. It reminded me of dark chocolate, you know, the 70% kind that’s good for you.
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September 26, 2024, 01:19:43 AM »
Dane,
the color/finish looks very similar to my English Short Rifle that is true English Walnut. Well done.
Ken
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October 08, 2024, 08:56:17 PM »
Hello small patch, very very good looking Kibler Fowler. I think the color is great, I my opinion. I am impressed the total look. Wood , metal and fit. Be proud my friend.
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