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Post by sixshot on Jun 13, 2024 1:09:04 GMT -5
Holly is an easy wood to work with, I learned to like the wood that had little flaws in it like the pair I gave to my grandson with the hog on the right panel. I almost threw that side away because of the flaw & then decided to finish them out to see what I would get. About 5 years later I had the hog laser engraved after shooting a feral hog in Texas one winter. Then a few years after that I gave a Ruger single six 32 maggie to a grandson with that set of stocks.
Dick
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Post by jwheeler331 on Jun 13, 2024 9:40:14 GMT -5
Thanks again guys. I don't mind the yellowing. That is kind of what I was hoping they would do a little.
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Post by squawberryman on Jun 13, 2024 11:08:46 GMT -5
Y'all got skills.
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Post by pete on Jul 11, 2024 22:12:50 GMT -5
Sixshot,
Would you mind telling me what finish you used on your grips? I like the yellowing, guess I best make a set for the Super Blackhawk and get the gun finished
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Post by sixshot on Jul 12, 2024 1:54:53 GMT -5
That's Tru Oil, hand rubbed.
Dick
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Post by putnro01 on Jul 12, 2024 8:25:05 GMT -5
Where did you source your holly?
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Post by sixshot on Jul 12, 2024 11:16:34 GMT -5
I get mine from a place in Salt Lake City that deals in all kinds of wood for counter tops, tables, end table, lamps, exotic woods, just normal lumber, etc. There's a lot of waste with Holly so you will want to see it in person, don't order it on line like I did once!
Dick
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Post by burneyr on Jul 14, 2024 21:46:26 GMT -5
American Holly from John Culina  Attachments:
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Post by pete on Jul 15, 2024 16:42:42 GMT -5
That's Tru Oil, hand rubbed. Dick Ok, thanks. I like Tru Oil, it's a good finish. On a couple of stocks I used Minwax Antique Oil finish for the first few coats because it penetrates deep, then finished the job with Tru Oil. Makes for a nice finish. |
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