hey all,
So I'm looking at refinishing my first stock. From what I've been reading, it seems like most people suggest a chemical peeler to get the current (and old) finish off the wood, then using a damp rag and iron to get out any minor imperfections, followed by sand paper, and then oil.
is that the jist of it? if so, my questions are : what do you use as a chemical for stripping it down?, do you sand with the grain or in small circles?, what kind and how do you apply the oil?
I'm trying to lighten the stock a bit, not blonde by any means, but a natural matte finish is what i'm after.... any suggestions? again, this is my first, so use small words
thanks for the help
(below is a partial pic of a stock... its a good example of the color i want, but i'm set on a matte finish, thought it might help)
So I'm looking at refinishing my first stock. From what I've been reading, it seems like most people suggest a chemical peeler to get the current (and old) finish off the wood, then using a damp rag and iron to get out any minor imperfections, followed by sand paper, and then oil.
is that the jist of it? if so, my questions are : what do you use as a chemical for stripping it down?, do you sand with the grain or in small circles?, what kind and how do you apply the oil?
I'm trying to lighten the stock a bit, not blonde by any means, but a natural matte finish is what i'm after.... any suggestions? again, this is my first, so use small words
thanks for the help
(below is a partial pic of a stock... its a good example of the color i want, but i'm set on a matte finish, thought it might help)