AJ Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Tung oil will give a good hard finish. I typically use Tru Oil. It will take many coats to get it to the point of ready to use. I suggest giving the stock an annual treatment of oil after the season. It will keep it looking new. Don't use the sandpaper on every coating of oil. All that is for is sealing the grain. Once the grain is sealed, do not sand. Rub the oil into the stock and allow it to dry between coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: Refinishing a stock I have used tung oil before on some stocks and like AJ said, allow it to dry well inbetween coats. On my last gun I believe I had 20-30 coats on it. It turned out beautiful too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Re: Refinishing a stock i just finished my stock and forend for my encore with tungoil finish and it has really come out great. one of the things i was told and it works well is to rub the tung oil finish with fingers and thumbs and then let it set for about 15 minutes then rub it in again. also when applying the stain or tung oil finish get some good 0000 steelwool and use it to smooth out the finish after you make sure it is bone dry and then take your fingers and rub in one more coat. if you send me your email address i can send you a pic or two of the finish and the thumbhole stock it was my first time and i like it even if it was my first lol rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Re: Refinishing a stock Here is a web addy about refinishing stocks you might like. http://riflestocks.tripod.com/ I just found it in my favorites too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Re: Refinishing a stock [ QUOTE ] Here is a web addy about refinishing stocks you might like. http://riflestocks.tripod.com/ I just found it in my favorites too_pointer [/ QUOTE ] That's one of the best web sites on stock work. Very good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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