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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 2396272" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>I used the Birchwood Casey products that one can get from Walmart to refinish this Model 12 Win. Used 200 grit sandpaper to rough sand, and went to 400 grit to finish. Put the stain on with a sponge. Not a paint brush type but a small piece held between two fingers, and rubbed in. Much more control. </p><p>Putting the final clear coat on, I tried to use a brush, sponge, etc, and nothing was working. Kept having to remove the coating, and start over. A friend finally told me to just put some of the finish on the stock and use the bare fingers to work it in and smooth it out. I called BS but tried it. </p><p></p><p>He was right. It came out perfect. The pic has about 14 coats. If your wanting to have a less glossy finish start with some 000 steel wool, and work your way up to 0 grade to get it where you want it.</p><p></p><p>If you want a stain and a more natural wood finish, stain it, and hand rub tung oil or linseed oil into the wood. Its a fun project. Have fun and post pics. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/dennishoddy/P1010006-1.jpg" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/dennishoddy/P1010006-1.jpg</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 2396272, member: 5412"] I used the Birchwood Casey products that one can get from Walmart to refinish this Model 12 Win. Used 200 grit sandpaper to rough sand, and went to 400 grit to finish. Put the stain on with a sponge. Not a paint brush type but a small piece held between two fingers, and rubbed in. Much more control. Putting the final clear coat on, I tried to use a brush, sponge, etc, and nothing was working. Kept having to remove the coating, and start over. A friend finally told me to just put some of the finish on the stock and use the bare fingers to work it in and smooth it out. I called BS but tried it. He was right. It came out perfect. The pic has about 14 coats. If your wanting to have a less glossy finish start with some 000 steel wool, and work your way up to 0 grade to get it where you want it. If you want a stain and a more natural wood finish, stain it, and hand rub tung oil or linseed oil into the wood. Its a fun project. Have fun and post pics. [url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/dennishoddy/P1010006-1.jpg[/url] [/QUOTE]
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