Boyd's stock finish

[ratbuster]

I have three Boyd's laminated thumbhole stocks with the standard satin finish. I have done some file work in the thumb area to make for a better reach to the trigger and also flattened the bottom of the stocks fore end in a mill to accommodate a bag rider. Question: Does anyone know what type of finish is on Boyd's stocks? I'm guessing polyurethane. Would it be possible to just touch up the sanded areas or do I need to sand and spray finish the entire stock? It doesn't have to be perfect, just better than it is now.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ive seen tung oil on the few boyds stocks ive ran across

 

[Ggmac]

Boyd's has a touch up finish , search under accessorie on there site. Not expensive , it also tells you what it is .

 

[Larryh128]

It is a catalized urethane finish in my opinion.

 

[jds holler]

On a deal like that, I like to thin some polyurethane with mineral spirits, and wipe with several light coats, steelwooling as necessary to blend. jd

 

[shortgrass]

Buying a stock thats fully finished, knowing you'll be doing some 'work' on it, is like painting a car while it's still 'parts', hoping not to scratch it while putting it together.

 

[ratbuster]

Buying a stock thats fully finished, knowing you'll be doing some 'work' on it, is like painting a car while it's still 'parts', hoping not to scratch it while putting it together.

I did not know when I bought the stocks I was going to modify them. BTW I did exactly what you described with a vehicle once. 1973 Toyota LC, completely disassembled, heavily modified, sandblasted, epoxy primered, painted and assembled without scratches.

JDS: I like your idea, I will do that and let you know how it looks when finished.

 

[shortgrass]

I did not know when I bought the stocks I was going to modify them. BTW I did exactly what you described with a vehicle once. 1973 Toyota LC, completely disassembled, heavily modified, sandblasted, epoxy primered, painted and assembled without scratches.

JDS: I like your idea, I will do that and let you know how it looks when finished.

Well ,,, let me see then ,,,,,,, tried to shingle the house before laying the decking, went for a swim in the pool before filling it.......

 

[Hntndad]

Ratbuster,

Easiest thing would be to finish making any alterations. lightly scuff sand the rest of the stock. Order Pro-custom oil from brownells or midway in your sheen choice. I like to warm up the spray cans in hot tap water. Flows wonderfully and dries quickly. Will not leave any witness lines from your alterations after a couple of light coats. Should be able to do it all in a day. Your existing finish is most likely a conversion varnish.

 

[Concha]

Haha, shortgrass, your post reminds me of the movie Kelly's Hero's. Oddball told Moriarity "Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?" That movie is a classic.