Wood Porn: Fox A grade 16g. - Page 2

Pa SxS · 01-21-2016, 08:48 AM

Brian, can you detail the process you used to apply the finish? I assume Timberlake is a modified oil. How does it compare to Pro Custom Oil and Truoil? Is the final coat like that or did you knock it down?

B. Dudley · 01-21-2016, 08:53 AM

As far as details about the composition of Timberluxe, i am sure there are details on their we site. When i do a finish using just Timberluxe, i wet sand it into the wood for the first two or three costs and then hand apply it in the coats after that. I do knock down with steel wool every couple of coats as needed. The finish coats are left as they dry and the sheen you see is just that. The only thing i can note about Timberluxe is that is takes a long time for the finish to really get hard. It has a bit of a "green" feel for some time after applying it.
I will a lot of times also use Timberluxe as a final top coat over my shellac finishes to get the sheen i am looking to acheive.

It does get more into the wood and provide a darker and richer finish than Tru Oil. And though i do have a bottle of Pro Custom here, i have not used it enough to formulate an opinion about it.

edgarspencer · 01-21-2016, 01:12 PM

Wonderful piece of wood, but I can't say I like the wrist, shape of the ball grip, or nose of the comb. To each his own I suppose.

Marshfellow · 01-25-2016, 06:37 AM

yoweee what a piece of wood!!

William R Johnson · 01-29-2016, 08:45 AM

Brian,
Good morning.
Would you be willing to share the DOC and DAH?
Thanks,
Bill J

Phil Englin · 01-29-2016, 09:08 AM

Looks perfect Brian. I can't wait to shoot it. I was fitted by Pat Laboone out of Duluth,MN. I have shot the first gun Brian stocked for me the past year and have been extremely happy with my results. This will be my grouse gun. 28" 4 wt barrels. For those that are wondering I am 6'2". After the stock fitting and shooting lessons I don't even notice the LOP.

For those looking for a restock work Brian has been fantastic. Always communicates progress reports even though I probably bug him more than I should!!! I am hoping I can find the funds to send him a third gun!!!

B. Dudley · 01-29-2016, 09:18 AM

Hey Phil,
I didnt know you were a member of this forum. Thanks for the support.

Phil Englin · 01-29-2016, 09:20 AM

Been lurking for a long time. Finally joined

Tony Ambrose · 01-30-2016, 03:56 PM

Really nice work Brian. Phil - you are a lucky man. Try not to scratch that stick too much in the popple!

Phil Englin · 01-30-2016, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Ambrose

Really nice work Brian. Phil - you are a lucky man. Try not to scratch that stick too much in the popple!

Stocks can always be refinished if need be!! 😄 God willing I will hunt this gun for the next 40 years!!