Wood not taking stain......WTH?

wartiger

I am refinishing the forend on my rifle, the stock is done. Now, the forend will not absorb or take the stain. I am using a very dark English Chestnut, and when I put it on, it beads up as if there was clear coat still on the wood. And, no, I have sanded every bit of original stain and clear coat off, almost to the point of taking away too much wood. Anybody got any advice?

reloader44mag

put it in the oven at 200 degrees and "bleed" out what ever is in the pores....wipe off and repeat until there is nothing left to wipe off...sand and restain.....my 2 cents

wartiger

Thanks, I will give it a try.

drobs

If that doesn't work try some foaming Citris Strip left on over night.

mrbruce

Some gun stock wood will not take a satin very good, Birch is one that comes to mind....

Rosie

Silicone or oil in the wood.

wartiger

Took reloader's advice and heated it to 200 degrees for about 15 minutes. Got all kinds of stuff weeping from the wood. Cleaned, re-heated until no more goo came out. Then, while the wood was still hot, applied another coat of stain and it took very nicely. Thanks for the tip.