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Post by hardtravelin on Feb 21, 2022 7:54:13 GMT -5
The Tenite stock on my Stevens 22-410 is showing its age. Thankfully it is not cracked but it has a variety of surface scrapes, scratches, and abrasions from back in earlier times. I am afraid that any refurbishment attempt on my part might just make matters worse. Has anyone had success improving the appearance of this stock material? Thank you, Hardtravelin……new member……Ohio   |
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Post by muffin1976 on Feb 21, 2022 8:30:14 GMT -5
The stock on mine, I 'refurbed' with 1,500 grit paper on a buffer/sanding tool, low speed of course, and then finished with the same tool with a pad/sponge and 5,000 grit polishing compound.... It's a little unnerving to start.... I didn't want a 'restoration' finish, just to smooth or even out the scratches.... Take it easy with the paper, you can use a little more pressure with the polishing compound, do NOT let it get dry or hot.... And there is this: www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=18850.0Google search: Tenite refinishing.. My fore end..  |
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Post by hardtravelin on Feb 21, 2022 17:57:59 GMT -5
Thank you muffin1976 !! Just the guidance I was looking for. I’ll gather the materials while I work up the nerve to give it a go.
Thanks
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Post by elcamino86 on May 21, 2023 22:09:04 GMT -5
The Tenite stock on my Stevens 22-410 is showing its age. Thankfully it is not cracked but it has a variety of surface scrapes, scratches, and abrasions from back in earlier times. I am afraid that any refurbishment attempt on my part might just make matters worse. Has anyone had success improving the appearance of this stock material? Thank you, Hardtravelin……new member……Ohio View AttachmentView Attachment |
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Post by elcamino86 on May 21, 2023 23:36:08 GMT -5
Information on restoring Tenite can be found online on sites and forums dealing with the restoration of early telephones and radios, as Tenite was used extensively in their production. Helped me out when sprucing-up my 22-410.
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