Fatcatsplat Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Just taken all the lacquer off my Lanber and want to give it a nice finish (The lacquer prompted more than one person to ask me if the stock was plastic!). The popular choice on here seems to be to rub in oil and then give a wax finish at the end. Can anyone recommend which brands to use please or offer any tips or tricks? Many thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have just done the stock on my Winchester 101 with Birchwood Casey Truoil. The finish is excellent. You need to wire wool the stock first with 0000 grade wire wool. Put the oil on with your hand and wire wool it when dried between coats. Took about ten coats for a brilliant finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Cheers fella - Will give that a try. Is it commercially available or gunshops only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) The Napier Stock kit looks pretty good, and Mole Valley do it at a knock down price (which is still quite expensive haha). Might be better just to get the finishing bits though if you've already given your wood a good rub http://www.molevalleyfarmers.com/pl3_SHOOT...C_GUN-CLEAN.htm Edited September 9, 2008 by George1990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilv Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 If you are a patient sort, you can use boiled linseed oil whcih I have used in finishing a few stocks over the years. You need to apply it little and often, but don't be surprised if your wife or girl friend starts getting jeaous of all the time you spend withoiled hands caressing a piece of wood. Boiled linseed oil is pretty cheap, I think. The secret is small amounts, hand rubbing and use of fine wire wool to aid the finish. I'm sure the commercial finishes make it easy, but this is really cheap and is I think the original way people did stocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Depends how keen the wood is to take the oil. Ive had guns that just will not take any colour from any sort of hand rubbing oil. So i have used water based stains. Birch wood casey make a rather effective one if you want a dark colour. Otherwise just good old fashioned linseed oil gives a very nice finish. Wax will help get a nice sheen on it that would otherwise take a little while to develop with plain oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsniper Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 what wax can you recomend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I just used one in a shoe polish type container with a pale yellow label. Cant remember the brand. But seen it in loads of shops. I used it sparingly as i personally believe oil gives a nicer finish. The below is oiled and waxed, lots of oil, and very thin coat of wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsniper Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 that looks tip top thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 what wax can you recomend Briwax Natural Wax you can get it in dark oak,Antique Brown,Medium Brown and clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I use walnut oil hand rubbed after using 0000 steelwool gives a good oil finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I use walnut oil hand rubbed after using 0000 steelwool gives a good oil finish. good point actually, i forgot i used wet and dry paper and oil for first few coats as it makes a nice gunge which brings out the shaddows inside the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsniper Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I have done all that i just carnt get a good gloss it has been having coats of oil for 2 weeks now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 if you want gloss try tru Oil. Apply quite thick and let it dry for a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 I just used one in a shoe polish type container with a pale yellow label. Cant remember the brand. But seen it in loads of shops. I used it sparingly as i personally believe oil gives a nicer finish. The below is oiled and waxed, lots of oil, and very thin coat of wax shot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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