I have used the True Oil, found the finish was harder which was nice, but also found it gave the stock to more 'reflective' sheen..one of those trade off things.
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I have used the True Oil, found the finish was harder which was nice, but also found it gave the stock to more 'reflective' sheen..one of those trade off things.
That's right Tru-Oil does cause the wood to shine bright(er). However, buffing with steel wool can subdue that towards a more satin appearance.
You can also rub it down with "rotten stone " and you wind up with an excellent finish with a nice dull satin sheen.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharps4570
Yep, tru oil then pumice then rottenstone gives that classic satin oil finish but with all the benefits of essentially a varnish when it comes to sealing out the elements.
I'm refinishing my NS522 .22lr rifle stock with BLO right now.
I have applied 12 coats so far. Do about 1 coat a week. I think its done now, But I think I will still be putting a coat of clear coat or sometype of finish on it because it still doesn't seem sealed. This is my first time refinishing a stock. Its just cheap chinese drift wood but its coming out nice. I can see the grain a bit better with every coat of BLO.
One of the beauties of BLO is that it tends to draw out the grain and get darker with age, something that I like on an old stock. True Oil and the ones with a harder finish don't seem to work the grain as nicely.
I used a Birchwood Cassey stock refinishing Kit for my .45 Kentucky ML last winter and it came out almost orange...It looked 'tradtional' after I looked at some older ML's pictures, but I think I'll sand it off one day and go back to a linseed oil finish on it too.
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Arrow Wood Finish - a beggar to get but well worth it.
I hand rubbed 28 coats on a raw piece (click on image shown). I'm VERY happy with it.
Just "Google" it.
I googled it....nice sounding / looking stuff, even a couple youtube testimonials. I had never heard of it, will watch for it the next time I'm down south shopping. Thanks for the tip !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ugo
Only did a few, always with Tung Oil.
I like boiled linseed oil for gun stocks or furniture. Blo drys with a yellowish colour that gives the wood an antique look. Advantages are the antique look, waterproofing capabilities and helps to close cracks and checks in the wood. Disadvantages; it is a soft finish.
i apply several coats of carnauba wax once the oil is dry.
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