I’m having the stock refinished on a beautiful Sako. I’ve seen the man’s work, and it’s good. Today he sent pictures of dark streaks on the cheekpiece and by the action that he cannot remove. He tried 6-7 applications of oxalic acid. No joy.
He said he could stain it to make it a uniform color, but that would hide the different woods on the forend and pistol grip cap. Besides, the rest of the wood is gorgeous. If he can’t remove them I’m going to have him finish it without stain. Any suggestions?
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Your plan is sound. Years of use leaves signs. Embrace them.
They almost look like burns. Could it have been left leaning against a heater for a long stretch? Even 180 degree baseboard heat would leave dark marks on wood if left for a stretch.
If oxalic acid didn't get rid of it, I'm not sure what would.
I would also finish as-is, rather than making the whole thing dark.
I'd count it as "patina"
Knew a guy who did great work, he use a piece of glass to scrape finish off.
Worked great.
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