I know that it has been posted here before. But now I can't find it. Has Anyone ever tried using Formbys wood refinisher on a factory stock? Thompson Center? I want to strip mine off and fix a few dings - then refinish... Any helpful info would be sure be appreciated. Such as what is a good satin-oil finish? I have read some GREAT helpful links here... flwa Thank You Tim
I used it when stripping off my Shenandoah. Worked well with no problems. Well, except for softening a few spots in a fiberglass bathtub but it was in the spare bathroom. I'll be stripping off a CVA stock tomorrow. If you hose off the residue, be sure to let it dry thoroughly before sanding. Wetting the wood will have a tendency to raise the dinged areas also. You'll want those to be dry before sanding them to avoid making sanding marks.
For the Traditions, I just used walnut watco oil. It's ok but not a very dark finish. I reckon if I went over it on a more regular basis, it would get darker. For the CVA, I think I'm gonna try Birchwood-Casey Tru-Oil on it.
try this link... I think it is the only one we have mentioned Formbys in before this one...
http://traditionalmuzzleloadingcheap.com/forum/index.php?topic=4205.15 (http://traditionalmuzzleloadingcheap.com/forum/index.php?topic=4205.15)