The first thing to do when refinishing a stock is to remove all the metalwork. I had a set of really worn and abused, cetme furniture that i tried to get my technique down before i did the good stuff. Scrapbooks, journals and albums are personal items and should reflect. Jun 19, 2016 not finishing books is an unforgivable sin in the english classroom, is it not. If there was consistancy in any of this, why not go to the junkyard and by a completely rusted out junked 69 camero and by not restoring it, it has a higher value than one restored. She is the awardwinning author of intervention, vicious cycle, and downfall, as well as such series as cape refuge, newpointe 911, the suncoast chronicles, and the restoration series.
Ps exercise old photo restoration adobe photoshop page 2 adobe photoshop cs6 2. Refinishing wood furniture abebooks shop for books. Dartmouth college library a simple book repair manual. Books out of print history of the restoration movement. Using products made for gun stock repair is always first choice but if there was a national disarmament then repairing a cracked or broken gun stock would be better than trying to make one. This handy reference offers solutions to the more commonly asked finishing questions. Bathtub refinishing referral network resources we are proud to offer the following home improvement and other useful links that may be helpful to our sites viewers.
In each case he shows you how to get the most satisfying results out of what you have and how to do it without damaging the beauty. Includes key to brands and finish selection chart by michael m. Kinney covers the restoration of all kinds of furniture from the most priceless antique to the stock unpainted furniture. Written by an authority in the field, the book teachesthrough stepbystep instructions and fullcolor photo how sequenceseverything the beginning furniture restorer needs to know to achieve professional results, whether planning a simple repair or a full restoration. Well after reading and watching everyone else do it for over a year i took the plunge today and started my own refinishing project. Colored wood toners, stains, glazes and shading stains. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free. It pays to consult with a qualified bookbinderrestorationist before deciding what to do with damaged books.
While theres no doubt that synthetic stocks are more durable and can even help your rifle shoot better a real wood stock is hard to beat. Now start sanding, go from lower number grits all the way up to around 400. Doubleclick on the layer name and rename it remove blobs. Wood finishing is really not difficult or complex when you break down the components. Another diy classic from sunset books if youve ever wanted to buy some thrift shop or garage sale furniture and refinish or reenvision it somehow, then this is the book for you. Stock refinishing tips needed marlin 1895g shooters forum. One of my dealer clients patiently reminded me that the people from whom he buys books, maps and documents are not so enlightened. Michael dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert with over 20 years of experience in the field, focuses on finishes that amateur woodworkers and finishers use not fussy, unattainable finishes. It was a really tough hunting season, and your poor gun took quite a beating. The projects in this collection represent those that did not require any sort of major repairs to the wood before starting refinishing and recutting the checkering. This can take from 30 minutes to a couple of days, depending on the finish.
Restoring and refinishing furniture is an easytouse, stepbystep guide to repurposing your old and boring furniture. The complete book of furniture repair and refinishing by. Shenandoah restoration is the premier trunk restore business. If you have a shotgun, you need to have the tools for removing the recoil.
Many of the best metal finishing books are out of print and hard to find. The complete book of furniture repair and refinishing hardcover january 1, 1971. Home improvement home stages designs home staging and interior design company in grants pass, oregon. Before i stripped it, it was your standard higloss browning. Ive moved it around because it catches my attention and reminds me of my failure to finish it. Synopsis this guide to wood finishing focuses on the finishes that amateur woodworkers use. There are an almost infinite variety of woods and coatings and effects you can achieve by combining them. Some are expensive but poorly described by the book sellers. The first thing you need to do is make sure you have the proper tools you will need to do the job. The only difference is this book focuses on american traders, whereas the earlier book has traders from all around the world. We will remove dust and scratches, change the color to a sepia tone, and remove some large splotches of color. Wood 101finishing popular wood working books 9 fnl1 04 0124 01 juyrvybqdwjsawnhdglvbnmsieluyyao 02 sw9sysbkaxzpc2lvbikpr3jlz29yesbl 03.
You dont have to invest in a stock yourself or be busy processing orders. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree vector art that features antique graphics available for quick and easy download. Best 30 antique book repair restoration in denver, co with. Stock refinishing tips needed marlin 1895g registered users do not see the above ad. The foregrip is cracked, still is, pretty scarred from use, but it is much improved from what it was. But this is a great book for traditional finishing and refinishing of classic gunstocks, especially those made prior to and during the second world war.
Mar 02, 2015 in that post i shared a decorative way to hide the kids crayons with using book boxes and painted them to look like rh books. The restoration bookstore provides books and materials supporting the original doctrine of the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Which paper types are used in book publishing, and what stock is best for your. See more ideas about furniture, diy furniture and furniture makeover.
Thanks to jim carmichel for his help with this guide. The best way to know what happened in the past is to read source material closest in time to the historical events. Refinishing books and manuals, restoration, refinishing. The cheeks were taken down and veneered with new wood to cover the old pin. Download this illustration of book shelf with old and new books vector illustration now. Once you have finished sanding with the 320grit, this is usually smooth enough for any type stock finish, but if you want to get your stock perfectly smooth, than proceed to use the 400grit paper. Book repair basics for libraries american library association. Stock refinishing part 2 steaming out dents and using steam to remove the old finish duration. Hardcover laminated with a full colour print and a glossy finish.
In all cases, the wood is first stripped of its original finish, which is done by soaking in a deep tank of lacquer thinner. The complete book of furniture repair and refinishing book. If your stock is walnut, or an exotic wood like indonesian teak doreng or sono kembang, then dont dye it. How to create an ebook from start to finish free ebook templates. After the stock is dry and cracks are sealed i use a little lemon oil to put back some natural oils into the wood. Wood furniture finishing refinishing repairing by james e brumbaugh and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The complete book of furniture repair and refinishing. Scars and blemishes on old furniture, kinney suggests, give evidence of long usage and many years, and old things often become more interesting as they age. Paper types used in book printing whats best for your book. Stock refinishing part 1 removing the old finish youtube. This book breaks it down stepbystep, from picking out that diamond in the rough dying for some tlc, to the many different techniques one can use to breathe some. Terri blackstock has sold over seven million books worldwide and is a new york times and usa today bestselling author. Im refinishing an abolt ii stock and wanted some recommendations on whether to stain before starting the finish.
You can edit ebooks if theyre saved using an editable pdf, a feature that is. Restoration hardware book knock off seeking lavendar lane. So the great part about wood finishing is that there is always something new to learn. The head was repaired and the stock was refinished to retain all signs of age and damaged. Written by an authority in the field, the book teachesthrough stepbystep instructions and fullcolor photo how sequenceseverything the beginning furniture restorer needs to know to achieve professional results, whether planning a simple repair or a.
On not finishing books just trying to be better than. But wood stocks arent all collectors grade claro walnut. The before pic is right after i stripped it with easyoff. We have created many unique bindings and can make one to suit your taste. Gunstock finishing and care hardcover february 1, 1982 by a. Buy the new woodfinishing book 2nd revised edition by dresdner, michael isbn. This bullshit about refinishing or reblueing is a tool used by dealers and collectors to hammer your gun value down so it can be acquired for a lower price. While some finish materials are hard or impossible to find, or even banned by the epa, there are modern substitutes that work well with these same techniques.
Our ink is chlorinefree, and our acidfree interior paper stock is supplied by a forest stewardship. Cover of dissertations and theses from start to finish, third edition medium. Furniture finishing and refinishing by sunset magazines. You want a beautiful and durable finish on all your fine furniture and woodwork. On older guns, especially double shotguns, great care must be taken when removing the screws, as they have very narrow slots and most standard screwdriver blades will not fit them. I would like to refinish the stock with a nice finish that would highlight figuring more than the factory plastic finish. If you finish wood, youll want to own the updated and completely revised version of the highly acclaimed the woodfinishing book. This site provides free articles and online shopping of materials supporting these beliefs including proof. In fact, it looks bad enough that you should think about refinishing during the winter so it will look good for spring shooting. Whether you say shares, equity, or stock, it all means the same thing. Ebook is short for electronic book, and uses either a computer, mobile.
Actual cover picture and colors might be different. The wood color looks ok, but the grain is minimal no fancy grade on this stalker model. A finelooking copy of ulysses, resplendent in green jacket like a proud masters winner, stares at me from my bookshelves. Create, print, share and publish your own books for yourself, your friends, family or fans worldwide.
Actual cover picture and colors might be different than the one. Jan 01, 1978 another diy classic from sunset books if youve ever wanted to buy some thrift shop or garage sale furniture and refinish or reenvision it somehow, then this is the book for you. I believe mine must have been on some leos duty gun as they have a pattern of dents along the rear edge of the right stock and asst other nicks, scratches and gouges a patrol officers gun gets from in and out of the car or other items on the sam. Out of print books and documents of the restoration movement now online.
In addition to having been the shooting editor for outdoor life magazine, jim is an accomplished gunsmith with tremendous insight on wood finishing, blueing, and browning metal. The uncoated smooth finish, is exactly that, a very smooth feel that helps keep. Learn four basic wood finishing techniques woodworking network. Common book restoration problems tape removal alibris uk. The novelty of a new book, chosen without thought or advice, trumps finishing the previous one. And as if to drive the point home, that days ups shipment brought a fragile, inscribed joyce in wraps that had been virtually rebacked in multiple layers of scotch magic tape. Situated in bristol near the city centre and a short distance from the m32 in a secure modern workshop. Learn four basic wood finishing techniques woodworking. Finishing a gun stock with tru oil complete how to. Welcome to gun stock refinishing, a site dedicated to the modification, repair and refinishing of shotgun and rifle stocks. It provides uptodate information, including coverage of spray finishing and the new generation of waterbased finishes, and answers to the most common finishing questions.
Stock refinishing part i top rated supplier of firearm. I think i am slightly obsessed with how they decorate with books, since this is not my first book makeover post. In that post i shared a decorative way to hide the kids crayons with using book boxes and painted them to look like rh books. This will nearly polish the surface, and if you have any defects, lake waves in the sides, they will. This is a 20ga huglu sxs 26 that i bought in turkey two months ago and finally went and picked up today from the ffl. It allows the fibers to rise up and be resistant to cracking in the future. Aug 15, 2011 he has written articles for woodworking magazines in the u.
Michael dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert with over 20 years. Dave i believe the stocks in your picture are like some of the ones i want to refinish only mine dont have the checkering. With new, fullcolor photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, the new wood finishing book is a musthave reference. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download a pdf of the complete stock book international paper. Pdf ebook with new, fullcolor photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, the new wood finishing book is a musthave reference. Wood finishing fixes book furniture restoration hardware. This is a followup to the earlier market wizard book and is written in the same format.
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