Roy Hunter stocks

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Ya theres different methods. If you notice, you can see the grain still in the stock. Its not clear with flattener added. Which I wont even do anymore. It has to be left as sprayed and cant be touched up. If a guy leaves a gun loose in a case it buffs it up in spots. I definately dont like a matte or satin clear on a gun stock. Im not sure what Roys doing but I know its not clearcoat.

The way I've done them in the past has always turned out good. I'm guessing I avoid what you describe because I only use the satin for the last coat. I can certainly understand it hiding what's underneath if you build it up with a flattened clear. I just would never do that over a nice piece of wood. Grain shows wonderfully. In fact, better than a high gloss. All that shine is nice and some prefer it but that shine actually takes away from the figure that's underneath. Again, so much of this can be done differently and that likely explains why we have different experience with it and the end result. Not that either is right or wrong, just different. Most people want a high gloss to ooh and ahh over and I get that too but a satin lets the grain show through as you're eyes aren't as full of glare...for lack of a better way to put it. It's a trick that's been done like that for years with other finishes for that reason, though, to show the features of a nice piece of wood. Ultimately, it's about personal preference more than anything.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

The way I've done them in the past has always turned out good. I'm guessing I avoid what you describe because I only use the satin for the last coat. I can certainly understand it hiding what's underneath if you build it up with a flattened clear. I just would never do that over a nice piece of wood. Grain shows wonderfully. In fact, better than a high gloss. All that shine is nice and some prefer it but that shine actually takes away from the figure that's underneath. Again, so much of this can be done differently and that likely explains why we have different experience with it and the end result. Not that either is right or wrong, just different. Most people want a high gloss to ooh and ahh over and I get that too but a satin lets the grain show through as you're eyes aren't as full of glare...for lack of a better way to put it. It's a trick that's been done like that for years with other finishes for that reason, though, to show the features of a nice piece of wood. Ultimately, it's about personal preference more than anything.

Oh, they turn out good for sure. You just cant fix them. If its not perfect you cant sand and buff. If you scratch it, you cant fix it without re clearing it.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Oh, they turn out good for sure. You just cant fix them. If its not perfect you cant sand and buff. If you scratch it, you cant fix it without re clearing it.

I can see that. Once all the other work is done though, I'd probably just sand it back and re-shoot it. The hard part is done already at that point but I see what you're saying now.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

The auto clear is what I'm getting away from, it's the easy button but so thick and plastic lookin

Yes, it's tough to beat the warm feel of a rubbed oil finish and I'm sure whatever you're doing will be fantabulous!

 

[Roy H]

2 or 3 more coats and were done... I like it..

 

[Roy H]

Gonna take pics of this stock and clearcoat stock side by side and yous be the judge's, hopefully tuesday.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

2 or 3 more coats and were done... I like it..View attachment 1515185View attachment 1515186

Looking good!

 

[Roy H]

Boys, if my truck had a finish like this I would be elated, but if I move the camera 10 degrees only way I know its wood is I built it.....

 

[Roy H]

That is wood from any angle, and super slippery

 

[Roy H]

At a glance, which finish do you prefer? Let me know

 

[JFrank]

I like them both. Beautiful is a understatement ‘

I have a general question if I may… we see a lot laminated, stocks using curly maple but why don’t guys occasionally use Birdseye maple ?

 

[BJ44BJ]

I like the one in the back the best....plus the barrel on the one in the front is a little short for my liking

 

[Roy H]

I have used birdseye maple for stocks.

 

[R.Morehouse]

I like the wood on the back and the finish on the front.........Nice job Roy!!!

Regards
Rick

 

[Bc'z]

At a glance, which finish do you prefer? Let me knowView attachment 1515767

I prefer the gloss myself.

 

[Kyle Schultz]

At a glance, which finish do you prefer? Let me knowView attachment 1515767

I vote for the gloss finish.

 

[swd]

I like bling on bench guns, the gloss.

 

[JFrank]

I have used birdseye maple for stocks.

Certainly not as bold as the stressed maple but beautiful non the less.

You are truly a master craftsmen.

 

[anschuter2013]

The gloss finish looks great.

 

[Ccrider]

I’m

I like bling on bench guns, the gloss.

Thiughr I was going to be the only one demanding bling bling! Got to have gloss.