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Zedbra · 07-22-2014, 04:08 PM

Well, after many new 'firsts' when trying to finish this gun, I finally have it all back together. I ended up with about 8 coats of Tru-oil on the pump and about 10 on the stock. The last few coats on the stock it started to get a lot of crystals in it (the oil will do this), and I didn't want to keep sanding - so I hit it with my bench polisher and that was a mistake - took off layers and I needed to reoil some more.

Anyways, I did figure a way to polish it eventually with my 7" orbital on low, though I did take of some staining near the buttstock. Anyways, I like how it turned out but next time I will try a different stain and oil process. Also, I will polish the barrel better before bluing - and perhaps do a few more coats. Perhaps tomorrow I can get it out and pump a few rounds down the barrel.

07-22-2014, 04:08 PM	#371
Zedbra Meet on the Level and Part on the Square Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Squampton Posts: 1,662 Thanked 2,093 Times in 669 Posts Failed 187 Times in 69 Posts	Well, after many new 'firsts' when trying to finish this gun, I finally have it all back together. I ended up with about 8 coats of Tru-oil on the pump and about 10 on the stock. The last few coats on the stock it started to get a lot of crystals in it (the oil will do this), and I didn't want to keep sanding - so I hit it with my bench polisher and that was a mistake - took off layers and I needed to reoil some more. Anyways, I did figure a way to polish it eventually with my 7" orbital on low, though I did take of some staining near the buttstock. Anyways, I like how it turned out but next time I will try a different stain and oil process. Also, I will polish the barrel better before bluing - and perhaps do a few more coats. Perhaps tomorrow I can get it out and pump a few rounds down the barrel.