Furniture Refinish

[Crucial]

So I decided to attempt my first wood refinish ever (literally). I was debating on colors and so far I've only done one coat of red mahogany, which I wiped off right away.

I honestly like the way it looks and am debating on if I just want to put some coats of polyurethane on it and call it quits. However, I was wanting to possibly do the Russian red color as well.

I would really enjoy your feedback and suggestions on the next steps.

Original Color:

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/OrigHandGuard2_zps48ec023c.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/OrigHandGuard2_zps48ec023c.jpg.html)

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/OrigHandGuard_zpsb6975227.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/OrigHandGuard_zpsb6975227.jpg.html)

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/OrigStock2_zps28b6d46f.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/OrigStock2_zps28b6d46f.jpg.html)

Stripped:

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/StrippedHandGuard_zps399e1f34.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/StrippedHandGuard_zps399e1f34.jpg.html)

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/StrippedLowerHandGuard_zpscc6ba5ff.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/StrippedLowerHandGuard_zpscc6ba5ff.jpg.html)

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/StrippedStock_zpsda2ed6a3.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/StrippedStock_zpsda2ed6a3.jpg.html)


First Coat:

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/AKFinished4_zps0abe722f.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/AKFinished4_zps0abe722f.jpg.html)

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/AKFinished3_zpsebc3f06c.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/AKFinished3_zpsebc3f06c.jpg.html)

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/AKFinished2_zpsb405d53e.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/AKFinished2_zpsb405d53e.jpg.html)

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy31/blakedevlin60/AKFinished_zpsfb153ea0.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/user/blakedevlin60/media/AKFinished_zpsfb153ea0.jpg.html)

[Aggressive Perfector]

Hell, IMO, that right there would look great with a little polyurethane. But I'm also the kind of guy who's fine with pretty much any glossy wood stock.

[l921428x]

maybe one coat of poly but dude your rifle does not have a top on it!!!

[shorthair]

I used the Chestnut Ridge Supply Dark Walnut Military Stock Stain with a touch of red. I also used Casey Tru oil with 0000 steel wool. Many coats and it is beautiful.

[ltorlo64]

I don't think you should go darker. I think it looks good right there.

[ltorlo64]

maybe one coat of poly but dude your rifle does not have a top on it!!!

I am glad I wasn't drinking anything. I would have come out my nose!

[Crucial]

Thanks for the replies. I will apply some polyurethane and post some more pics when it's finished.


Also, would you do a semi-gloss or high gloss?

[l921428x]

Thanks for the replies. I will apply some polyurethane and post some more pics when it's finished.


Also, would you do a semi-gloss or high gloss?

now that is going to be your decision.. myself I think gloss is good for a weatherby but not a k98 mauser.