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I have a Winchester 94 that appears to have suffered UV light fading of the walnut on one side (see pics). I'd like to re-finish the stock as the varnish Winchester used is starting to craze as well.
Looking at the pictures, you can see the difference in the darkness of the grain on each side (one side is nearly blonde and is much more obviously so in person). Since it's the same effect on both the forearm and the stock, I have to assume it's due to light fade since that's what walnut does under UV (the previous owner displayed the rifle on a wall).
Has anyone ever dealt with UV faded walnut before? I'm hoping the faded wood is very shallow and the usual light sanding associated with refinishing will expose the grain again.
My plan is to re-finish it using Tru-Oil but as it's walnut, I'm hoping I won't need to use dyes or stains as it could prove to be a pain to get something to match properly for blending the two sides. I'd rather see the wood's natural color.
Regards,
Rick
I have a Winchester 94 that appears to have suffered UV light fading of the walnut on one side (see pics). I'd like to re-finish the stock as the varnish Winchester used is starting to craze as well.
Looking at the pictures, you can see the difference in the darkness of the grain on each side (one side is nearly blonde and is much more obviously so in person). Since it's the same effect on both the forearm and the stock, I have to assume it's due to light fade since that's what walnut does under UV (the previous owner displayed the rifle on a wall).
Has anyone ever dealt with UV faded walnut before? I'm hoping the faded wood is very shallow and the usual light sanding associated with refinishing will expose the grain again.
My plan is to re-finish it using Tru-Oil but as it's walnut, I'm hoping I won't need to use dyes or stains as it could prove to be a pain to get something to match properly for blending the two sides. I'd rather see the wood's natural color.
Regards,
Rick