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I have a double that I would like to freshen up the wood opposed to a complete refinish. Has/can anyone post your experience on the best way to go about this?
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What is the current finish on the double?
Oil, Shellac, Varnish, Poly, etc ?
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I would try using a fine 3M pad with raw linseed oil, worked great on G&H sporter.
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I would try using a fine 3M pad with raw linseed oil, worked great on G&H sporter. A assume you mean a ScotchBrite pad? Maybe a grey or white version?
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The wood is in good condition, no cracks or missing wood around the inletting. But does have some light dings and dents. I thought I could smooth those out a little and apply oil. I'd like to hear how others have done this. The scotchbrite pad seem logical. Or if I used abrasive paper, which grit? And should it be just the one grit?
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Have you read the thread 'Stock repair...Yikes'. I started with a Lefever needing a refurbished, and you will find a lot of good advice on this thread. Also read the many threads on wood refinishing. There is a wealth of info on this forum.
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Have you read the thread 'Stock repair...Yikes'. I started with a Lefever needing a refurbished, and you will find a lot of good advice on this thread. Also read the many threads on wood refinishing. There is a wealth of info on this forum. Thanks. But yes, I’ve been here a long time. I go all the way back to klunkermeister days, what a guy! Anyway, you’re right I should use the search function. I just don’t recall this type of “freshen up” talk about much if any.
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I used a grey one, white one would probably work as well. Michael Petrov originally posted this a few years ago, I think he used fine steel wool but the plastic pad is less messy.
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Yes, Michael used steel wool - something I try to avoid, but Michael knew what he was doing.
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