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krippp	Refinished my favorite Turk	Lead	[-]
Posts: 32 (02/25/09 03:41 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None The title says it all, I bought a tin of "Tom's 1/3 Mix" and stripped, degreased and then handrubbed this product onto the stock and I couldn't be happier with the results. This is the first rifle I have used this on but it won't be the last. It turns out to be the cleanest and nicest looking Turk that I own out of 5 and also the best shooter.
MasterChief		#1	[-]
Posts: 996 (02/25/09 04:28 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Bravo Zulu. Is this the 03/35 or 03/37? Looks like one of the '2X4' Turk stocks famed in song and story... My own example below. It's very rewarding what a little elbow grease can do to diminish the ravages of time and indifferent maintenance or storage. I cannot tell from the images: Did you do anything to the metal to remove the patinated rust (tarnish)? Good job and best wishes. Dave
krippp		#2	[-]
Posts: 33 (02/25/09 07:07 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	It is the 03/37, i did nothing to the metal other than a proper oiling. Don't know if it's one of the "2X4" or not but I do have one that is a little thicker than this one all around.
Jeffreytooker	Turk Metal	#3	[-]
Posts: 6 (02/27/09 01:44 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I have a Turk that I am going to refinish. It should turn out like the ones above. As far as the cleaning of the metal, I have used a Dermel tool with a small conical wire brush. It worked well for me. Disassemble the metal parts as far as reasonable, particularly the bolt. This Turk will be my "Test Bed" for refinishing. The blue on mine is virtually gone, so I might try some cold blue. Most of the people around here use spray on oven cleaner for cleaning old stocks. Nice pix. Jeffrey Tooker
2 LT CAPTs	Tom's 1/3 Mix	#4	[-]
Posts: 602 (03/13/09 12:45 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	WOW! so you are saying that Tom's 1/3 Mix really imporves accuracy? Does it work on all firearms or just Turks? (sorry...I could not resist)
DonW		#5	[-]
Posts: 155 (03/17/09 02:18 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	For those that like their women a "..tad on the trashy side" as (Jerry Jeff Walker sang), a bit of oxalic acid will give you that bleached blond look on those light 2x4 arsenal replacement stocks. Here's one of my gals that has been glossed up a bit.
krippp		#6	[-]
Posts: 40 (03/17/09 02:47 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	DonW, that is superb looking, I'd love to know the process as I have a few older sporterized guns that I'd love to do that to.
DonW		#7	[-]
Posts: 156 (03/18/09 09:56 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Get the stock thoroughly stripped of the old finish and thoroughly de-oiled. I use brake cleaner for removing oil. You may need to use some applications of Whiting paste on tough spots. Get Oxalic acid powder (found at most real hardware stores - dunno if Home Desperate carries it). Mix the acid solution according to directions, use latex gloves, and apply to stock liberally with a sponge. Let dry. If you want it lighter or have stubborn spots, re-apply solution. Let it dry, then I apply a solution of baking soda to neutralize acid in the wood. Let dry. On the above stock, I knocked the feathering off with some 300-400 grit paper. Then a couple of coats of clear shellac. Followed by multiple hand-rubbed coats of Gloss PolyU. How many? You'll know it when you get there. Don't use satin or semi-gloss. They don't flow out as well and they have a softer finish. If you don't like the glossy look, you can always soften it down with rotten stone and mineral oil after the Poly-U is fully dry and seasoned - 3 -4 weeks. End result as pic above. No appreciable sanding, but these 2x4's usually dont have stampings anyway. You can return the stock to original state with some zip-strip and a couple of coats of tung oil - -or if you insist; linseed oil.