Hello,
Requesting advice on refinishing the buttstock and forend of a Stevens 311 shotgun. Wanted a stained walnut, linseed oil type finish. Stripped the finish and found a very light wood. It needs significant coloring and a finish as of now. I can not find a way to color it and still use an linseed/tung oil finish. Tried using baking soda and water and it only darkened it almost imperceptibly. Need advise on getting a colored finish that will look acceptable even if is like the original ?colored varnish???.
Thanks foe the assistance
rhtwist
BTW what type of wood is it likely to be? Has a splotchy kind of look when I wet it,
Requesting advice on refinishing the buttstock and forend of a Stevens 311 shotgun. Wanted a stained walnut, linseed oil type finish. Stripped the finish and found a very light wood. It needs significant coloring and a finish as of now. I can not find a way to color it and still use an linseed/tung oil finish. Tried using baking soda and water and it only darkened it almost imperceptibly. Need advise on getting a colored finish that will look acceptable even if is like the original ?colored varnish???.
Thanks foe the assistance
rhtwist
BTW what type of wood is it likely to be? Has a splotchy kind of look when I wet it,
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