What's the best stain to match BSA stocks?

[johnbaz]

Hi

There's a lad on here (Simmo) he got the colour spot on, He does some refinishing and the stocks he's done are absolutely stunning, I saw his pics on facebook


John

[look no hands]

Hi

There's a lad on here (Simmo) he got the colour spot on, He does some refinishing and the stocks he's done are absolutely stunning, I saw his pics on facebook


John

Very true, Ian told me about him, I haven't contacted him yet.

Pete

[Blackrider]

Hi

There's a lad on here (Simmo) he got the colour spot on, He does some refinishing and the stocks he's done are absolutely stunning, I saw his pics on facebook


John

Is he local to us John ?

[johnbaz]

Is he local to us John ?

I think he's a stone's throw away from Mick (T20) John

It's Ian Fosters mate (Fozzie on here), He's a master of stock redoing


John

[Simmo]

As stated beech can be a pain to get the stain to take evenly, I’ve refinished literally hundreds of stocks both beech and walnut! Tinted lacquer is the easiest method to get an even colour but it’s not ready available off the shelf and even if it was trying to match it to an original factory colour is near on impossible! I generally mix my own colours and use solvent based stains on beech, I’ve found water based stains don’t take well on beech! I apply the stain with an Airbrush as I find it’s easier to blend in to get an even colouring on the end grain! Followed by a clear laquer finish to seal it off!

I’m in south Derbyshire for those asking where im based by the way!

[look no hands]

As stated beech can be a pain to get the stain to take evenly, I’ve refinished literally hundreds of stocks both beech and walnut! Tinted lacquer is the easiest method to get an even colour but it’s not ready available off the shelf and even if it was trying to match it to an original factory colour is near on impossible! I generally mix my own colours and use solvent based stains on beech, I’ve found water based stains don’t take well on beech! I apply the stain with an Airbrush as I find it’s easier to blend in to get an even colouring on the end grain! Followed by a clear laquer finish to seal it off!

I’m in south Derbyshire for those asking where im based by the way!

Do you mind me asking what makes/brands of stains and lacquer you use please?

When mixing staines do you find you can mix different makes or do you stick with one make?

Sorry for all the questions.

Pete