Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (nayaug) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:51:51 GMT

Special thanks to Cabinetman,

If you check out the before and after pictures, you can see his recommendations were right on the money. I'm more than pleased with the results, I think it looks original without being overdone.

Great site, keep up the good work guys!

Best regards, Al

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (Cabinetman) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:57:34 GMT

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (Cabinetman) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:44:32 GMT

Both carry either one or both. The tung oil finish material I like isn't available anymore, however. Poke around up top at the essays and you'll find some reference to materials we like. Just don't use 'Formby's' or any really thin material. BLO may be the way to go.

Glad you were successful. Don't forget an "after" pictue.

Rome

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (nayaug) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:10:57 GMT

Thanks again Rome,

Spent a couple of hours tonight first with 409, then with Acetone. WOW, what an improvement!!!! Found the matching S/N stamped into the bottom of stock. Found a #12 stamped on top of stock rail where the bolt release would be. Just a major improvement and just what I was looking for without removing any wood.

I need to find some BLO or Tung oil now. Can't wait to get it applied. That will be a project for the weekend. Does Home Depot or Lowe's...

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (Cabinetman) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:21:49 GMT

Anything that is "embedded" into the stock I normally leave. Things like cross bolts tend to tear out since they are recessed. Since you're not being agressive with the cleaning, just leave 'em. Also make sure not to rub off any finish, however. Steel wool can do that.

Rome

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (nayaug) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:31:10 GMT

Great information, I can't wait to get started.

What about the bayonet lug, Cross bolt, and cleaning rod mount. Do you guys normally remove them? Any tips for doing that?

Regards, Al

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (Cabinetman) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:50:58 GMT

AL, that stock looks like a typical K98 stock that has see alot of action and handling. There does not appear to be any cosmo contamination, fortunately, but it would stand for a good cleaning.

A lot of the really "dark" color in stocks like this is due to the grunge that's accumulated over many decades. That grunge can be "legally" removed without harming the stock or the remaining finish. There are two types of grunge on that wood: stuff that can be...

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (nayaug) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:15:15 GMT

First, special thanks to Rome for adding the pictures.

As you can see, this is a well worn stock. It's not laminated, so I believe it walnut? To me it doesn't appear to be loaded with cosmoline. Since this was a vet bring back, not RC, I don't think it was protected with cosmo for long term storage at any time.

I'd like to lighten up the stock, if possible. Then restore the finish to as close to original as possible. I don't want to remove wood or make...

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (Cabinetman) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:17:59 GMT

Here are the photos:

Comments later
Rome

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (Cabinetman) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:06:48 GMT

Email sent!

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (nayaug) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:04:59 GMT

Hello Cabinetman,

I've got pictures of my K98 Sauer and Sons stock, not sure how to post them.
Can I e-mail them to you so you can post them?

What's your e-mail address? Mine is stipp@windstream.net if you just want to e-mail your address to me.

I'd like to cleanup the stock and lighten it up some. I don't want to remove wood and/or make it look like my dining room table. The rifle has many battle...

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (Cabinetman) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:56:27 GMT

Well, get better and get some photos up. We'll be waiting!

Rome

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (nayaug) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:11:21 GMT

Hello Rome,

Thanks for the reply. I'll post some pictures, but It will be a week or two. I'm in the middle of replacing my camera and will be on the shelve due to some knee surgery. As soon as I'm able, I'll post the pictures. By the way your answer's here are excellent, not sure why it took me so long to get here!

Best regards, Al

Re: Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (Cabinetman) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:34:31 GMT

Hi Al. Welcome to Parallax! We're glad you decided to join and post up your question.

K98s have oiled finishes. That being said, there is no one "right" look for a main battle rifle like the K98s. Their colors run the gamut from blonde to very dark. It really depends on the type of stock lumber it is, what history it's seen, and even if it's laminated or solid wood. The best thing for us to do here would be to see some photos. Can you post a couple up,...

Sauer and Son 1938 k98 stock question

feeds@yuku.com (nayaug) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:57:12 GMT

Hello,

I'd like to do some stock work on the subject rifle, It is dry, but very dark in color. What would the original finsh have been like? Since I'm not trying to remove cosmoline, should I start with a finish stripper? Then what? Information here is great, but varies widely. I just want to get started correctly and make the stock look close to original.

Thanks in Advance, Al