Spray finish gets away from this problem and the average size tru oil can is adequate for about two stocks. Jun 22, 2011 oil finishing wood with pre64 redbrown stock oil pre 64 redbrown stock oil highlights the natural redbrown color of american black walnut. Boiled tung oil is a bit better at moisture resistance than boiled linseed oil, but i still prefer tru oil as it does a good job of sealing the stock, while still preserving most of the ease or working with the finish and repairing the finish that you get with bto or blo. Specially formulated to give a professional finish to gun stocks and musical instruments such as guitars. Getting gunstock finishes right a benchtalk favorite top. It is relatively insensitive to solvents when cured, which makes it a good choice on a rifle which might get gun solvent on it. Oil for stocks the firearms forum the buying, selling or. We make the best penetrating oil and wax finishes for your wooden gun stocks. Dec 29, 2009 boiled linseed oil and carnauba wax is certainly an appropriate finish, if you want the look of a military armory stock. Never any stain except once which i will explain later. If its still sticky few days after last coat put it in the airing cupboard for 23 days as this will do the trick. Pure linseed oil, specially refined to dry in just 2 to 3 hours to a tough, hard, easytotouchup finish. Feb 07, 2012 i am in the process of finishing a stock on a pre64 model 70.
Boiled tung oil bto is a mixture of tung oil, a carrier or solvent, and driers. Heating the wood with a hot air gun will also accelerate the removal of oil in the pores of the timber, as will wrapping the affected area of the stock tightly in absorbent paper towel and leaving it for 24 hours. I plan on re finishing some old stocks by wiping them down with mineral spirits to get rid of the old oils and cosomoline and then finishing with boiled linseed oil. Stock finishing with bar top varnish presented by larry potterfield of midwayusa. The most popular homeowner gunstock finish is probably tru oil. Would a coat of linseed or tung oil followed by several coats of oil varnishmineral spirits mix give sufficient protection for the outdoorsmanhunter who might get the stock wet from snow or rain. Gunstock finishing why boiled linseed oil is best kurt.
We are dedicated to the development, sales, and distribution of allnatural, nontoxic penetrating oil finishes for all types of woodwork. Sep 22, 2015 i show you how to finish or refinish a rifle stock with birchwoodcasey tru oil gun stock finish. Tung oil stock finish mississippi gun owners community. The bto finish is slightly harder and more resistant to gun oils and chemicals associated with firearms. The gun is brand new with factory oil finish and will be shot once a week for sporting clays only in good weather. I must give credit to phil pilkington for teaching this procedure to me. Boiled linseed oil is more often used on bare wood and is popular for finishing gun stocks, as the process of heating it decreases its drying time. It is linseed oil that has been cooked at high temperatures in an oxygenfree environment inert gases until it just begins to gel, then rapidly cooled. Linspeed gunstock finish and care oil oil based household. Gun stock oil natural gunstock finish gun stock finishing oil. Gun stock oil finishing the information below describes and shows the application of a linseed oil or tung oil finish to a gun stock. The linnspeed product is also compatible with caseys oil product, especially if you wish the top layers to have a higher gloss and for faster drying speeds. If you are looking for that classic, antique, rich handrubbed look on your rifle, than these are the finishes for you.
Feedback on linseed oil stock finish and gun and reel oil from field test conducted by members of quails unlimited. This oil comes uncut, and has to be thinned, 1 part 100% mineral spirits to1 part oil. It must have been poplar or pine or some kind of white wood. Getting gunstock finishes right a benchtalk favorite. Despite it drying quicker than normal linseed oil it still needs time to dry in a warm place,but be aware that the more coats you apply the longer each take to dry. How often should i reapply anything and what should i use. Apply a thick coat of tung oil to the stock and rub it in with your fingers for a few minutes, until you feel the oil start to soak in. The stain is in the oil, giving a deep penetrating nonfading color.
It is identical to the pic of the stock and 1022 on richards website. While it is easy to touchup, linseed oil provides no significant barrier against scratching or moisture as does varnish. Linseed oil comes from pressed flax seeds grown in central europe and asia. In this video, i will show how i finished my walnut gun stock with truoil. Gun stock oil finish comparison the sections below compare linseed oil to tung oil finishes on the same section of a gun stock. It is superior to pure linseed oil, pure tung oil, and boiled linseed oil in that it will more likely cure or dry over time and is slightly more waterproof. Ill be picking up a beretta over under with a nicely figured oil finished stock very soon and in reading on how to take care of it ive seen multiple recommendations. How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil gone.
You just keep adding layers until you have a lovely rifle that over the course of several years gets a rather reddish tint to it as the. Finishing a gun stock with tru oil complete how to the. A good bbs hint is to add marbles to the can to raise the level of the liquid to the top so that no air is present. Mar 28, 2014 gunstock finishing why boiled linseed oil is best kurts custom checkering.
After putting the barreled action back in and taking a step back, i really like the looks of the natural wood. With the exception of the first coat, sanding is unnecessary with boiled linseed oil. I am finishing an m1 garand walnut stock with pure tung oil not tung oil finish that many places sell. I am sure i read the answer to this recently, but in my advancing age i have forgotten where. I would highly recommend, especially if you have a walnut stock, using a commercial teak oil available from most home centers. Linseed oil has been used on rifle stocks for over a century and one of the most common coatings in the world. Heritage natural finishes are the highest quality, all natural, non toxic, penetrating oil finishes for wood, earthen floors and more. Finishing a cmp stock using tung oiltung oil finish cmp forums. Jun 07, 2017 a truoil finish is weather resistant this is the term birchwood casey uses, not proof, looks terrific, is very tough, and can be easily repaired or renewed. However depending on the wood, although any wood would look good. If you are looking for that classic, antique, rich handrubbed look on your rifle, than these. The term boiled as found in hardware stores is a misnomer since boiled linseed oil includes added chemicals for faster drying than raw linseed oil. There are fancier finishes with loftier pedigrees and higher prices, but as far as i know, nothing works. Gun stock oil from scherell and ballistol in many colours db.
Mickey singer of kenwood, ca says i recently came into possession of a very old winchester, model 67, 22 caliber rifle in poor condition with various rustspots on metal and an old fishing reel of dubious origin, and in bad. The gun used for this demonstration is a turkish model 1903 8mm mauser rifle made in 1940 with serial number 29147. Linseed oil is sold raw in its pure form, and its added to oil based paints. A rifle s original finish can become compromised from wear, weather, accident or abuse. Wait for a few hours, then apply a lighter coat in the same manner. A popular method for refinishing a rifle stock is by handrubbing it with boiled linseed oil. My father is 84 years old and he would beat me with a hose if i ever put varnish on a gunstock. Its a very affordable product and one of the best gun stock finishing kits in my book. The 3 ounce bottle is more than enough to finish a few rifle stocks. Birchwood casey complete truoil gun stock finish kit birchwood casey eden prairie, mn the. So simple to use, you can even leave sanding dust to help fill pores. I attended a week long school presented by phil that covered stock layout, checkering, his finishing method, and acid bluing. I want to know how best to finish a walnut gun stock.
Heritage natural finishes are made without the use of toxic heavy metal dryers, chemical processing, petroleum distillates or bleaching. About us our finishes are a premium penetrating oil finish handcrafted in small batches with the highest quality, all natural ingredients from sustainable resources. Gunstock finishing why boiled linseed oil is best kurts custom checkering. Refinishing a gun stock using boiled linseed oil winchester model 50 shotgun duration. Available again, the famous real kettleboiled linseed oil. Gun stock oil finish comparison spare time activities. I am currently finishing a richards microfit laminated stock for my 1022. If you just need to do a touch up of two, consider the walnut stain pen to make a few simple fixes. The following is my gun stock finishing method using the wet sanding technique. A rifles original finish can become compromised from wear, weather, accident or abuse. You can get it at almost every store that sells guns. Mar 03, 2011 ive refurbished the stock on my 1944 mauser with blo and it has had a whopping 17 coatsalbeit thin ones.
Gunstock natural oil finish heritage natural finishes. Linseed oil is generally easier to apply than tung oil which is nontoxic and creates a soft rather than glossy. Kit includes a two ounce jar of linspeed oil, eight 3x4 micro mesh abrasive sheets from 1500 grit to 12,000 grit, a cushioned sanding block, quality conventional sand paper sheets in 180, 220, and 320 grit, two 30 steel wool pads, a pair of food service gloves, and a 28 page booklet by linspeed developer george van vleck. After i recut the checkering i went to the tru oil. Raw oil has no drier and could remain sticky on a gun stock. The basic rule of this stock finishing method is not to use sandpaper. I was looking at getting a small bottle of birchwood casey tru oil gun stock finish.
Linseed oil is generally easier to apply than tung oil which is nontoxic and creates a soft rather than glossy finish. The tru oil brought out the risc golden glow of the stock. I used it on a stock that had been repaired, and the crack dissappeared. Best finish for a laminate stock long range hunting forum. Nov 07, 2012 how to refinish a gun stock with birchwood caseys truoil gun stock finish kit. Gunstock finishing why boiled linseed oil is best kurts. How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil. Stock finishing recipe if youre a glutton for punishment, otherwise, armrseal is outstanding this is what i have used many times in the past when it was more important to brag i made my own stock oil mix than get results 60% tung oil 30% boiled linseed oil 10% mineral spirits and enough drops of japan drier to turn it a weak tea color. I use the natural color stuff for almost all of my gun woodwork. Using a few different finishing techniques you can have a. Apply stain if desired and follow with fingerdunks of linspeed.