I got a couple spots of Devcon epoxy in the wood checkering of my stock and was wondering if anyone had any good ideas on how to remove it while preserving the checkering. I didn't notice it until after it cured.
Only thing I could suggest is to get a good sharp dental pick and have your way with it.
If you are really really lucky, there is enough stock finish and oil from your hands in the checkering to act as a release agent so the dental pick will pop it out.
If that doesn't work, you need a set of checkering tools, and lots & lots of practice on an old stock first!
Thanks for your reply. I was thinking the same thing as well. Another thought I had was to use a brass brush and kind of brush down the epoxy then restain. Do you think that is a good idea?
Well, I was thinking all along you had big drops of hardened epoxy clogging up the checkering diamonds??
If it's just a thin film of epoxy down in the diamonds, an old toothbrush and lemon oil furniture polish might clean it out.
I don't think stain would turn out too good for you.
If any of the checkering isn't well sealed with finish, it will suck up stain and turn very very dark compared to the rest of the wood that is well sealed.
You might end up with Dalmatian spots on your grips.
Place the stock in the freezor over night, then use the end of a triangle file as a chisel and with a hammer lightly tap the bedding compound. It worked for me but I hope there is a better way, my way is hard on the nerves, good luck.
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