Boyds Gunstocks: "Sanding and Finishing"

Boyds' Gunstock Industries Founder and President, Randy Boyd, gives you a first hand information on how to sand and finish a Semi-Inlet or an Unfinished gunstock.
NOTE: Due to the many variations among models and tolerances that factories may or may not routinely adhere to, some minor fitting may be required, even on our fully finished drop-in parts. Although seldom, you must be willing to make these changes. IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE MAKING ALTERATIONS PLEASE CONTACT A LOCAL GUNSMITH.

[@Boogra]

What a great video. I just completed building a stock for my four year old son for his Romanian M1969 .22 caliber bolt action rifle, where I cut down a beat up original, added a paduak nose and curved butt plate, and the instructions here allowed me to do a finish that looked like the stock had jumped off the pages of a magazine. Well done, Mr. Boyd. Between you and Larry Potterfield, I don;t think there is anything I can't handle on my own.

[@USRimfireShooter]

Thank you for taking the time to film and put this up here. Its very helpful.

[@Tacticoolpapi]

Mr Boyd you are an artist ! Love your stocks !

[@terryashton9213]

Thanks for your time Randy. Excellent craftsmanship.

[@alaskanglenn]

Thanks Mr. Boyd, It worked like a charm on my old Glenfield.

[@JeszeeLaw]

Thank you Mr. Boyd, I believe you and your company do excellent work.

[@michaelceltic3822]

Have done a lot of gunstocks in my time and your explanation for what you were doing in the video was first class and right on the money Tru oil is the easiest but have also used tung oil as well.

[@mytmousemalibu]

Just a plug for Boyds... I ordered one of there stocks for my long range Mosin build and this thing is gorgeous! At first I didn't know if I wanted to spend this much on the old MN but after getting it, its worth twice what they actually cost IMHO. I was considering an ATI but after getting one on another mosin, the Boyds is superior! Knocks the ATI's ding-ding in the dirt! Besides that, their customer service is top notch! Next time im in the market for an aftermarket gunstock, they have my business!

[@WheeliePete]

Followed the procedure as laid out in the video and my SS Evolution stock came out beautiful. (Sky Laminate) Everywhere I take it people stop, stare, and want to hold it. Usually they are intrigued by the SS Evolutions uniqe shape, but they soon compliment me on the finish. Thanks for the great tutorial! I've got a video on my channel of me shooting my finished SS Evolution Ruger 10/22.

[@NPLife]

It's cool to see where it all started!

[@RiChTcOn13]

i just finished my thumbhole stock for my 95 mauser, and man what a great improvement from the other boring stock it had. the royal jacaranda stock looks amazing after its finished.

[@phrankus2009]

I've never met Randy, in person, BUT ... After holding a Boyd's Evolution Stock, in my hands, for thirty seconds ... ... It was (suddenly) as if I had known him for thirty years ! I would have thot it silly, to dote on a chunck of wood, ... would have. Thankyou, Randy, for my Jungle Laminate SS Evolution (93-E) ! (svelte, snappy, ideal portage and holds ... WIELDY ! )

[@mrchipster31]

I bought a sky blue laminate stock for my Winchester AE my wife bought me in '96. Of course I had to fit it, just like I expected. Best buy I've made in years!

[@DonHarden]

I am a Gunsmith student in my 3rd year of the night program (3 nights a week 4 hours per night) at Piedmont Community college in Roxboro NC. I am working on my first build which is using a Mauser 98 receiver. I have chambered it 30-06. My KZbin page has a video from a few weeks ago and I plan on putting another one up, I hope tonight, depending on snow and if school is closed. I am trying to research to find the best finish for my stock.

[@Stevespecs]

Mr. Boyd, love your stocks. Great Customer service department. My best investment. Thank you Steve

[@boydsgunstocks]

@njmvermont I don't know what action or stock you're looking for, but go to Boyds website and choose your action to see what stock configuration are available then look for the Forest Camo Laminate. It may be what you're looking for. Boyds' finished stocks are not glossy, they are a Satin Finish. Hope this helps.

[@akrongarber]

I have a Boyd's stock for my 1917 Enfield & it has checkering. You did not mention how to finish a checkered stock. Could you make a small video explaining how to finish the checkered parts?

[@boydsgunstocks]

The kit also contains stain for walnut stocks that you won't need for laminate. So if you have your sanding supplies, tru-oil is all you need. If you follow the video, you should end up with a santin finish.Not too shiny. Good Luck!!

[@akelelias]

How do you wet sand with the tru oil finish? That stuff is sticky and makes it harder to keep sanding while wet with tru-oil. I don't understand. Am I missing something?

[@stealhty1]

last sanding i'll recommend 800 to 1000 grid sandpaper,Thanks for share

[@ChrsGuit]

Nothing but respect for Boyd's... I read a story recently about the M1 Garand Stock they made for Darrel "Shifty" Powers (of Band of Brother's Fame). The Garand Stock had the Airborne emblem, Curahee Crest, etc engraved into it. A very well-thought idea and certainly worthy of praise. Google "a rifle for Shifty" to see the whole story. I just finished refinishing a stock for a ww2 Trench Gun. I cheated a bit and used red oak stain and 2 coats of Linseed oil (matches my Garand exactly)

[@boydsgunstocks]

Laminate will not take the stain as well as walnut. The laminate is already impregnated with dye. We have quite a few color options.

[@chapiit08]

I think the video is good enough as a tutorial on how to finish a stock using the True-Oil method and Mr. Boyd is kind enough to share his knowledge with everyone. For those who think the image quality is not good enough or complain about the audio, keep in mind that before Internet and KZbin instructions came in a booklet with no pictures or bad ones at the most. Stop complaining or making fun of people or post something yourselves, mediocre bastards...

[@Condor1970]

I just purchased a walnut stock from Boyd's. After all the proper sanding, and fitting, why would you apply the Birchwood Casey Walnut stain? Wouldn't you just apply the Tru-Oil finish by itself to accentuate the best grain? Isn't the Walnut stain basically just used for brich stocks, to make them darker and more even colored?

[@wardupyo]

I have a 98 Mauser small ring action with a .25-06 target barrel screwed on that my dad was building before he died. I've decided I'd like to finish it. I really like the looks of the FA Enterprise target stock, but the only place I saw them is on MidwayUSA and it says they've been discontinued. Do you guys have a comparable one? It won't let me post the link, but it looks just like a thumb-hole style, but without the piece above the thumb.

[@jamessliman]

that stock is class the grain is beautiful what kind of wood is that?

[@greggarmin9426]

Tru oil has a brownish tint that works great on a brown stock. What if you are finishing lets say charcoal or any of the brightly colored laminate stocks? You wouldn’t want to use a tinted finish.

[@OrionTheHunterNS]

Great video! Confirms that i'm buying Boyd stock for my Mauser!! Thanks

[@jasonlopez4855]

I'v been using 220grit to 400grit then to 800grit then used automotive clear on my stock from Boyd stock's the best wood stock's for the price 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 My Savage axis is beautiful looking.

[@boydsgunstocks]

Thanks Michael! We appreciate your input.

[@BALIJABOY]

hey i have a question.. i was told by a friends that the new boyds stock i got would have to be beded for it to be strong enough to shoot my 8mm

[@Gthemaniac]

I know this post is old but how long do you let this cure before final assembly and using ? Thank you for video

[@boydsgunstocks]

There's a lot of variables that go into cure time, but 24 hours is safest.

[@Gthemaniac]

Thank you ya my stock is looking great following this tutorial@@boydsgunstocks

[@aznperson8]

Does stain penetrate laminate stocks?

[@mikeofmanymikes2630]

What is your take on boiled linseed oil?

[@boydsgunstocks]

Yes, unless of course you are ordering a Mauser Stock. We do not put a bolt cut in Mausers, this is left to the customer.

[@fefemcgee3757]

What type of finish does Boyd's use on their finished models? An oil varnish similar to tru-oil or something else?

[@boydsgunstocks]

On our military stocks we do use Tru-Oil finish, on our traditional stocks we offer a clear satin lacquer as the standard finish, with an option to upgrade to high gloss. Also a lacquer.

[@NifoOtiBoy]

I bought a rifle online that came with a Boyd's stock that was supposed to be black/grey but it ended up being black/green. I'm not a fan of the coloration but I don't intend to return it. So is there any way I can do something like bleach out the color and then darken it up again so it comes out black and grey???

[@Ebolson1019]

Due to traveling my stock sat for almost 3 months between first and second coat. When I applied the second coat and sanded it seemed like I was just pushing the finish around.

[@johnjames77]

I cannot find any "refinishing" videos with a gun that has checkering on it ? Most rifles have it, yet no one dares to show how they do it. I wish someone would do one.

[@17473039]

That's a beautiful piece of wood

[@chumly85]

If i order a stock when it said finished on your website dose that mean is bolt on ready?

[@WilbertRamos777]

Great video but when you call to buy a stock no one never answers or return calls or emails so what good it does?

[@ivansersen5169]

what do you use for applicate and rhen clean imperfections of the sealer and filler?

[@DonHarden]

this finish looks great but wonder how it compares to Spar Varnish, Helmsman spray or brush on and Linseed Oil?

[@boydsgunstocks]

Sorry Don, I really don't know.

[@1005del]

Does Boyds use true oil on the finished stocks it sells?

[@jdadams195000]

Hey Mr.Boyd how do you refinish a gun stock that has some checkering. I have a remington speedmaster 552

[@BALIJABOY]

@boydsgunstocks thanks for the reply.. but i would like to know do i have to?? i dont want the stock to crack or something because it is not beded....

[@tinman1955]

How do you handling checkering?

[@warrenboysoutdoors4919]

Which stock and color is this. I was considering a walnut stock for my model 70 but that stock may have changed my mind.

[@22ratshot]

Awsome vdeo!! Thanks for including such detail.

[@boydsgunstocks]

@BALIJABOY Hello, thanks for asking; it's never a bad idea to glass bed your stock, it will give you the best accuracy.

[@FlamingRobzilla]

Thanks for the great tips.

[@milvia1971]

What type of oil can we use?

[@docwilkey]

Great how to video, thanks.

[@reecelucas3811]

Does anyone know what kind of wood that is?

[@gerry5095]

I hope Boyd's would consider making a laminated replacement stock for a Savage M11 Hog Hunter. I would buy one in a New York Minute!

[@boydsgunstocks]

I really don't know what the difference would be in the Savage 11 vs. the 11 Hog Hunter. We make stocks for the Savage 11 Bottom Bolt release and the Top Bolt release Rifles. There are quite a few different ones, so look them over and compare the Center to Center measurements on your action screws. Go to the web site and select you make, model, action to see what we all have. if your measurements match, you're good to go. You can always call sales at 605-996-5011.

[@shawnhornett]

+boydsgunstocks I think the hog hunter has a thicker barrel.

[@jordangradeless9870]

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[@inscoredbz]

what can i use to remove the dye that you put into your stocks? i have a black/grey laminated boyds stock & i want to go a different color. i have three rifles with the same stock.

[@giuseppecrescio117]

It's impossible because they use a colored layers glued togeter

[@INFOWARSDOTCOM]

I may have. I removed my comment as to not confuse anyone else. I was going for a gloss finish which is much harder to do than a satin. Every little finger or brushstroke shows up with a gloss finish. The spray tru-oil wasn't any easier. (low pressure can w/ lots of orange peel) Ended up doing a spray lacquer instead. Turned out fair. Still love the stock design though.

[@johnbergeron3486]

Tru - oil ? What kind of oil is that?

[@pattymac1114]

Do your unfinished stocks come with a butt stock installed?

[@PointRecce]

wow. am i glad i ordered a finished stock!

[@njmvermont]

i live in a leafy piny area and i want a non shiny green tint and a natural wood feel. not any glossy finish

[@dougshelton69]

ITS BRAGGIN TIME Y'ALL🎉😅

[@jaytonhawkins2872]

My left ear thought this video was great.

[@39mace]

I am extremely upset with you guys right now. I have ordered a gunstock for my BMag. I have no issues with the stock itself but there is no magazine catch. I waited intially about 4-6 weeks for the gunstock, no problem. I then called about the issue and you sent me another trigger guard about a month later. Again, I gave you another call, explained the issue in detail, waited another 3 weeks only to find out they sent me another trigger guard for the 3rd time. Do your stock come with a magazine catch for the Savage B-Mag? The plastic one that comes on the Savage will not just drop on. There has to be a solution. I think I have spoke to the same gal that answers the phone twice and I cannot seem to get a magazine catch for the model stock I purchased. Do you provide a magazine catch for the B-Mag bull barrelled stock?

[@robertdzm]

amazing

[@boydsgunstocks]

@ChrsGuit Thank you!!!

[@DrThunder88]

So, why does an unfinished stock from Boyds cost MORE than a finished one?

[@B4141P]

DrThunder88

[@jorgealonsomartinez3503]

Me gustan mucho tus videos amigo , lastima que no entienda muy bien tu idioma , saludos

[@michieljames737]

Pitty the true oil is yellow and damages the colour of the tinted laminates. Like the blue, green, pink and reds. I am so dissapointed in how the trueoil destroyed the look of my Forest Cammo stock. 😫

[@gentlmansami]

what color ?

[@boydsgunstocks]

Hello Gentlman altalhi, This color is Nutmeg Laminate Unfinished. We have several colors to choose from though! Check them out. www.boydsgunstocks.com/gallery#colors

[@jsisrael130]

is true oil = to tung oil?

[@IvanRossS]

Posted 9 years ago but video look like from 80th lol

[@vegenbagdasaryan4758]

randy please do something with your customer service NO body answers phones or call back

[@wrewstervideo]

Things have not improved as of February 2018, just as an FYI. They need to add staffing and get people who have a passion in taking care of customers. I hope they want to improve because they have some promise with the product. Are they listening and do they care??

[@tynado1173]

Still terrible April 2018

[@freddyflintstoned913]

Once they get your money they stop helping you.

[@WilbertRamos777]

@@wrewstervideo bro is 2019 I called & no one answer not even emails why offer a service when they not available to sell it that's BS

[@wrewstervideo]

@@WilbertRamos777 Crazy, somebody should compete with them. Boyd's would lose. I like my gun stock from them. Glad I don't need them for anything...

[@jurijkalasnyikov]

Ha lenne hang , talán élvezhetőbb lenne....

[@boydsgunstocks]

@jtb10199 I think we could better explain if you called in. Please call our sales dept. at 605-996-5011. Thanks!

[@alehax27]

@StickerMedia that's not nice.

[@boydsgunstocks]

HI Tin Man, We actually offer Custom Laser Checkering. When you narrow your search to the stock you want, click on the custom options available for that stock style to see the laser patterns available. Please call into sales if you have any questions! 605-996-5011 Thanks!

[@neildees1761]

Sound's like you did something incorrectly.

[@suvimollomwong2060]

20/05/2017

[@stuartmostinsky4292]

You are better off sanding and finishing the stock yourself. Boyd"s does an average job at best, and they don't take the time to sand everything smooth. they also failed to check their inletting for fitment. This is a company where you don't get what you pay for.

[@scotty362100]

Why wont you sell/ship to Illinois? There is ZERO laws against gunstocks anywhere in Illinois! Pretty pathetic management decisions.

[@boydsgunstocks]

On the advice of our legal department, we choose to limit the sale of certain products that could be perceived as restricted in certain areas. This is due to the difficulty maintaining knowledge of, the sometimes ambiguous, state and local laws. Only select items such as AR-15 stocks and certain semi-auto models have restricted sales in CA, IL, NY, NJ, MA, & DC. We apologize for this inconvenience.

[@RightWingCon81]

Not in love with the look of that wood.

[@17473039]

@robblac I already have. I wasn't impressed.

[@CharlieDoan]

@bennra26008 kkk Look easy but when u do can be a MESS kkk Buy a new stock or synthetic and SAVE YOUR LUNGS with mess up chemical....STAY IN A SAFE SITE! ...LAZY IS ME!

[@RobBob555]

@dirtyal1234 LMFAO !