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Stock dent finish filler

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 4:13 pm
by Bill Graham
I have a stock with a new finish on it. It now has a small but deep dent, with steep sides. I do not want to refinish the stock again. I could get away with another touch-up coat of Tru-oil. What can I use to fill the dent, that will remain clear and accept touch-up finish over the top of it?

Re: Stock dent finish filler

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 4:42 pm
by bamboozler
A shellac stick is what you want, then I'd finish it with Timberluxe. Shellac sticks are available at a plethora of places, Brownell's is one such place: http://shop.brownells.com/gunsmith-tool ... ArQh8P8HAQ

Re: Stock dent finish filler

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:30 pm
by Bill Graham
Excellent. I can do that. There's a Klingspor's nearby with a large variety of sticks. Thanks.

Re: Stock dent finish filler

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:39 am
by Bill Graham
I ended up trying a similar method of using a series of quick drying lacquer droplets to fill in. Worked out well. Would like to learn the shellac stick method as well for the next time.