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hduc2005
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Post subject: cole gun stocks Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:53 pm |
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Joined: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:10 pm Posts: 590 Location: monroe WI
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Why are most of their stocks So dark redish?
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How do they do that?
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Dano523
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Post subject: Re: cole gun stocks Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:01 am |
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Joined: Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:41 am Posts: 1897
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Coles stocks are oil finished, not polyurethane, so the finish of the stock comes out darker, and depending on the grain, red'ish as well. If needed, a bit of staining is used to unify the butt stock to the forearm.
It all comes down to the wood that is being used, and in there case, it's upper grade wood that is being presented.
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Shotgunguru
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Post subject: Re: cole gun stocks Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:18 pm |
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Getting linseed oil to give a red hue is done with alkanet root. Grind some alkanet root in artist grade linseed oil and it will go red, like brandy. It gives the wood a red hue and also makes the figure darker, giving more contrast.
CCL stock oil, made by British gunmaker Clive Lemon has alkanet.
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