JDFrain Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 after a few opinions, having read the topic above on restoring a gun stock etc, i fancy giving it a go. have got the confidence to do it no problem my only concern is using the correct oil to finish the gun, A - Teak Oil B - Linseed Oil C - Any other.. (GUN STOCK OIL ETC) any suggestions on what you may have used or prefer or found that it was not as good as you thought etc. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I used Birchwood Casey "Tru-Oil" Needs quite a few coats (about 8 - 10) over the course of a week, but the finish is very good if you follow the instructions. Quite a glossy finish - but Stock Sheen and Conditioner can be lightly rubbed in with fine steel wool after the last coat to give a nice satin finish. I'm really pleased with the results, and it's dead easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I used Birchwood Casey "Tru-Oil" Needs quite a few coats (about 8 - 10) over the course of a week, but the finish is very good if you follow the instructions. Quite a glossy finish - but Stock Sheen and Conditioner can be lightly rubbed in with fine steel wool after the last coat to give a nice satin finish. I'm really pleased with the results, and it's dead easy to use. Have to agree with HD, I've just renovated a Winchester 74, 22lr, looks brand new now, done the blueing aswell. BJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFrain Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 cheers lads, will take that onboard when i start john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 BAZOOKA JOE... The little pictures at the bottom of your signature... Are they from Metal Slug by any chance? I've got that series on MAME for the PC... very cool! (Off topic, sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammergun Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Someone posted a traditional oil recipe for treating gun stocks a while back. It contained boiled linseed oil and tung oil. Approx 80 - 20 mix. I used it on a stock with excellent results. Don't use raw linseed oil, Danish oil or Teak Oil as these go sticky or don't harden well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFrain Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 cheers hammergun, went up to my local gun shop the other day he is selling complete kits for £20.00 so may invest in one of those, will have to see you mention raw oils, i presume by that you mean unboiled etc... ? john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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