Finnish stock refinish tips needed.

[jcwit]

While many many folks use the BLO finish it does not provide the protection that a hand rubbed Tru-Oil.MinWax Antique Oil finish does. Especially if it is subjected to the elements.

But it is your gun.

 

[Mosinguy]

While many many folks use the BLO finish it does not provide the protection that a hand rubbed Tru-Oil.MinWax Antique Oil finish does. Especially if it is subjected to the elements.

But it is your gun.

I have to say the Tru-Oil Birchwood Casey kits leave a lot to be desired in wood stocks I've seen. Plus, BLO or at least regular linseed oil has been used for centuries. Millions of firearm stocks can't be wrong

 

[jcwit]

I have to say the Tru-Oil Birchwood Casey kits leave a lot to be desired in wood stocks I've seen. Plus, BLO or at least regular linseed oil has been used for centuries. Millions of firearm stocks can't be wrong

I hear you. Progress and advancements in the finishing industry are of no consequence. Just the fact something has been used for years makes it the best is ridiculous. Using that logic we all should still be driving horse and buggies, and oil lamps, and matchlocks.

Problems with Tru-Oil are from owners applying WAY to much product at a time. The same holds true with the MinWax Antique Oil Finish.

Millions of firearm stocks using the old tech finish of BLO would welcome a finish that actually protects the wood underneath the finish. BLO IS NOT A WATERPROOF FINISH.

To apply a regular linseed oil finish would be truly a folly.

Question? Just what experience do you have in wood finishing.
I worked for years for a wood shop making comerical furniture. Then owned my own business for 20 years making and finishing hardwood furniture and crafts till my retirement.


If you wish to use it, go for it, and buy extra, you will need it for future applications.

 

[jcwit]

Want to learn about stock finishing? For your reading pleasure.
BTW I didn't write any of this.

Woodstocks Amazin' Stock Finish & photos - RimfireCentral.com Forums

 

[Mosinguy]

I hear you. Progress and advancements in the finishing industry are of no consequence. Just the fact something has been used for years makes it the best is ridiculous. Using that logic we all should still be driving horse and buggies, and oil lamps, and matchlocks.

Problems with Tru-Oil are from owners applying WAY to much product at a time. The same holds true with the MinWax Antique Oil Finish.

Millions of firearm stocks using the old tech finish of BLO would welcome a finish that actually protects the wood underneath the finish. BLO IS NOT A WATERPROOF FINISH.

To apply a regular linseed oil finish would be truly a folly.

Question? Just what experience do you have in wood finishing.
I worked for years for a wood shop making comerical furniture. Then owned my own business for 20 years making and finishing hardwood furniture and crafts till my retirement.


If you wish to use it, go for it, and buy extra, you will need it for future applications.

Want to learn about stock finishing? For your reading pleasure.
BTW I didn't write any of this.

Woodstocks Amazin' Stock Finish & photos - RimfireCentral.com Forums

I'm looking into it, thanks.

 

[Deucemizer]

Probably a little late now, but to save sanding time and to keep the stock level with the receiver on rifles where it makes a difference (like most lever guns), I spray the stock down with a can of carburetor cleaner. The old finish melts and can be wiped right off, and the wood is left unharmed.

 

[jcwit]

Good point!

 

[Mosinguy]

I am buying the supplies tonight. I don't have an IPhone to post pics here with now, so you'll have to take my word on how it goes

 

[Mosinguy]

The color went from a sanded golden/white wood color to a vibrant Finnish color and pattern

I will apply a few more coats of BLO this week and see where we are in the coloring process. I chose BLO because it's what the Finnish used for one, two it won't be a beater gun mostly a safe queen/range gun, and three a yearly application isn't hard to keep up on. It took about twenty - thirty minutes to apply a coat.

 

[Hoosier8]

FYI, sanding stocks on surplus rifles lowers their value.

 

[Mosinguy]

FYI, sanding stocks on surplus rifles lowers their value.

That's ok. KP-31 stocks go for $30 in fantastic condition and considering the time and effort to rebuild them in semi-auto format, I don't see them being too collectable.