Let's see some Handis

[AZHoosier]

Whoops,
Here's Krylons website for the Web spray.

http://krylon.com/main/paper_finishes_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=8&sub_productid=144&content=product_details

[navylawdog]

FredM,

Thanks for the advice. I got the stock done now and I think it looks great. I will try to get some pictures taken and posted for you in a few days. If this isn't already on FAQ's I think maybe it should be added. It was very informative and able to be followed. Thanks again!

Navylawdog

navylawdog.
Start with sanding the stock smooth, without rounding any edges. Brush or blow
off the dust and wet the stock to raise the grain. Let dry well and sand the wiskers off with a sharp new piece of 400 paper.

Wet the stock again and do the same thing let dry and sand. Blow off all sanding dust. Get a role of 3/4" scotch tape and wrap it around your four finger with the
sticky side out. Wrap until you have a sticky sleeve abvout 2" wide and go over the whole stock with the sticky sticky side.

This will remove any embedded dust particles. You are now ready to apply
Birchwood Casey True oil with a bit of turpentine added to slightly thin it down for the first and second coat.

Each coat is sanded down to the wood and the dust removed with the tacky scotch tape. Use the oil sparingly with no visible build up. Do this until all pores are filled
and the grain starts to look good. The number of coats depends on the wood.

Apply the finish with a lint free cloth made into a ball, apply the oil to the cloth ball
and rub in on the stock with out build up. Let each coat dry good.You will know
when the stock is finished,always sand in between coats and use the tacky tape
after before a new coat goes on.  Ten thin coats should do it.

This will make a finish that is in the wood and is easy to touch up when damaged.

You can do the same with Linspeed oil.

[quickdtoo]

All of Fred's Handi info is on his website, links are in the accurizing section of the FAQs or click his www button(the globe) under his avatar.

Tim

[Fred M]

Tim.
I don't know if I have a detailed stock finishing write up, since I do at times a
a fast job for myself. Like spraying a stock with Varathane. Or a totally different recipe with my own oil mix for which I can't find ingredients anymore.

True oil is as good as it gets.

[quickdtoo]

I just put a link to Fred's post in the FAQs.

Tim

[navylawdog]

Thanks Tim that was some good info.

Navylawdog

[navylawdog]

Since this is "Let's see some Handis" here it is.



Navylawdog

[jdwolf]

Here's my 223.

[ccoorreeyy]

Here's my USH with a few mods.  Limsaver pad, fluted barrel, teflon coated, trigger job, and stock weight removed.  I may hollow out the stock to reduce weight more. 

[aldar]

My Minnesota combo. 12ga Partner for turkeys in the spring, and 50cal Huntman for deer.

[Fred M]

Navylawdog.
Your stock looks very nice, if yo want to reduce the shine a bit you can rub it down with pumice-stone and olive oil. Put some olive oil on a cotton pad and tip
the pad into the pumice powder and rub down the stock, it only removes the clare.

The best english oil finished stocks are done in this manner. You might get pumice stone from Brownell?

[navylawdog]

Navylawdog.
Your stock looks very nice, if yo want to reduce the shine a bit you can rub it down with pumice-stone and olive oil. Put some olive oil on a cotton pad and tip
the pad into the pumice powder and rub down the stock, it only removes the clare.

The best english oil finished stocks are done in this manner. You might get pumice stone from Brownell?

Thanks Fred I might have to try that method when I get back home.

navylawdog

[MTGlass]

The whole Famdamily!

.223 Ultra Varmint
RMEF .280 Ultra
Daughter's killer 7mm-08 w/.223 accy barrel
Son's 20ga DU Greenwing Special
Grandpa's .410 halibut Tamer
Late Grandfather's 922

[JonD.]

I just had to post a picture of my daughters .223 on this thread:

[burntmuch]

Heres a couple
This is my 243 with a cin lam stock I took the saw to.


This is my 357 max stock was done with food coloring & black magic marker

[troy5775]

Here is my son's 223

[troy5775]

And here is my wife's 223

[Inrut24/7]

  22 Hornet


223 ultra varmint
 

25-05 in 223 frame with the scope that is on my 223 above.

[mossyoakman]

My 243 Handi

[mossyoakman]

243

[JerryKo]

Here is my BC after replacing the TG and spacer.

[GregP42]

I could have sworn I posted this awhile back.

Here is a picture of my .220 Swift Handi out in the back yard.

Greg

[Fat NDN]

   .204 Ruger

[NAM70]

Fat NDN
Apparently you reload. What kind of accuracy are you getting out of your 204? I have one on order. Was hoping it would be in on Friday but its not here yet. I'll be reloading for it also. Dave 

[GregP42]

Fat NDN,

Where did you get that sticker??? I could use a couple of them and I know my dad would want one.

Greg

[spo]

223 ultra

[navylawdog]

I have to admit that is a pretty sweet sticker. I have a friend in OK that would love that sticker.

navylawdog

[PHATINJUN]

The 204 with new Mueller APV Still need to take frame apart and spray.

[PHATINJUN]

357 mag need to install the brass trigger gaurd. The stocks are tung oiled and off a .58 Huntsman.

[PHATINJUN]

Character knot in hand grip on 357 mag