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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.

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    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.
    Last edited by sharps4570; February 1st, 2015 at 06:14 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharps4570 View Post
    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.

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    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.

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    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.
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    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.
    Last edited by Ugo; February 2nd, 2015 at 10:46 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ugo View Post
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    Arrow Wood Finish - a beggar to get but well worth 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 !!

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    Only did a few, always with Tung Oil.

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    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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