gunrunner123 0 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Here is a pic of my Updated Saiga 12 -I could use someone who can help me FINISH the wood like a professional job . If you know someone who can do a quality job please let me know.Also please take a look at this beautiful Saiga. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocinante 100 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 man that looks sharp. is that from battlerifle3. What kind of wood? some woods do not hold a stain well at all. I got some walnut grips for my Walther P38 but the look I wanted was closer to the reddish tone of the plastic bakelite they came with in WWII. The walnut would not take the stain. I got min wax merlot stain and mixed it in min wax satin polyutherane and kept doing multiple coats with foam brushes until I got what I wanted. Just keep stretching it out not to leave any brush strokes and real light sanding between coats. Then I finished it off with some just clear coats. The color is real similar to some of the AK stocks and would look good I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunrunner123 0 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 man that looks sharp. is that from battlerifle3. What kind of wood? some woods do not hold a stain well at all. I got some walnut grips for my Walther P38 but the look I wanted was closer to the reddish tone of the plastic bakelite they came with in WWII. The walnut would not take the stain. I got min wax merlot stain and mixed it in min wax satin polyutherane and kept doing multiple coats with foam brushes until I got what I wanted. Just keep stretching it out not to leave any brush strokes and real light sanding between coats. Then I finished it off with some just clear coats. The color is real similar to some of the AK stocks and would look good I think. Yes it is BR3.I really like it also.thanks for the feedback Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sKott 26 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Here is a pic of my Updated Saiga 12 -I could use someone who can help me FINISH the wood like a professional job . If you know someone who can do a quality job please let me know.Also please take a look at this beautiful Saiga. Ken Ken, I can either do this for you or tell you how to do it. - It's not hard. I will have to know a few things before so I can give you some direction. What type of wood is it? What color do you want to end up with? What type of sealant (Tung Oil, Varnish, Polyurethane) Hi-gloss/Low gloss? Where are you Located? This is a handguard set from one of my AK's: (African Padouk with Tung Oil finish) Let me know sKott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunrunner123 0 Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I like your handguard and want something as nice. I would like to work with TUNG OIL(?) I am interested in your help. I have also sent you a private message Thanks again! Here is a pic of my Updated Saiga 12 -I could use someone who can help me FINISH the wood like a professional job . If you know someone who can do a quality job please let me know.Also please take a look at this beautiful Saiga. Ken Ken, I can either do this for you or tell you how to do it. - It's not hard. I will have to know a few things before so I can give you some direction. What type of wood is it? What color do you want to end up with? What type of sealant (Tung Oil, Varnish, Polyurethane) Hi-gloss/Low gloss? Where are you Located? This is a handguard set from one of my AK's: (African Padouk with Tung Oil finish) Let me know sKott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dinzag 31 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Don't want to cut in on your action sKott, Ironwood Designs has some excellent dying and finishing tips on their site... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_pro2a 3 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Don't want to cut in on your action sKott, Ironwood Designs has some excellent dying and finishing tips on their site... I went with Ironwood once for a slant cut ak. If I had to do it again I think I'd try http://gripsnstocks.com/index.html (pricy, but beautiful). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sKott 26 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Don't want to cut in on your action sKott, Ironwood Designs has some excellent dying and finishing tips on their site... No action. I followed the instructions on Ironwood's sight. Matt at Ironwood actually turned the handguards for me. He does good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 man, I posted a really good bunch of tips and techniques in here last night on finishing techniques, and I think I mighta closed the window before it was sent or something. shit. wait a second, what happened to the posts from the member with the 1 -10 ideas? HMMMMMmm very strange indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 ah ok, confused. two topics, same thing http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=20340&hl= Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunrunner123 0 Posted October 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Don't want to cut in on your action sKott, Ironwood Designs has some excellent dying and finishing tips on their site... I went with Ironwood once for a slant cut ak. If I had to do it again I think I'd try http://gripsnstocks.com/index.html (pricy, but beautiful). John thanks for the lead to grips and stocks he is gonna finish my furniture.Great lead. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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