Reproduction stock refinis

[MD*GSP]

Had the bowling alley finish on a 28 that needed a good clean up..stuff cuts right through it with ease and it scrapes off like it's nothing using a couple pcs of plastic (Delrin) ground up to a scraper/knife edge ..a belt or disc sander to keep the scrapers edge touched up is a must..follow with denatured alcohol to expose any spots missed.

Medallion should come through your refinish unscathed...avoid it w/fine sandpaper as it will shine up unpleasantly w/an uneven finish..scotchbrite will restore it to a nice even finish should you get a little sloppy with sandpaper but go easy as it doesn't take much.

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[Autumn Daze]

Scott, That looks like a nice LeBlond lathe in the background. I like running LeBlonds....

[Rod N. Gunn]

Klean Strip Aircraft paint remover works but it takes a lot of work. Results can be good however.

Also, make a board to keep track of screws.

[MD*GSP]

Originally Posted by Dave Suponski

Scott, That looks like a nice LeBlond lathe in the background. I like running LeBlonds....

Thanks Dave..yes, LeBlonds are very nice. The one pictured has been run hard & I've been threatening to have it rebuilt as new machines simply do not compare.


Never have tried Klean Strip..

..I have to say with all respect that the finish is not that difficult to remove..a little tedious being cautious near edges etc but not really difficult at all. The Zip Strip w/a plastic scraper works like a champ..the finish just rolls right off but what does not come off in the initial swipe of the scraper just has to be worked a bit while the finish is still softened.

[Richard Skeuse]

Ron Gunn is right about the screws, they are all suppose to go back where they came from. You will notice that they are all horizontal or vertical. the hinge pin is that way also. Look at the guns that are for sale on GI or Gun Broker. You can tell which ones have been opened up and messed with. If it does not look like the picture you took before working on the gun you have them in the wrong place. The butt screws have small notches in them for that reason. Take a picture before and give it to the smith when working on these beauties. Thanks