Stock refinish

[IDTRAVLER]

I' m thinking about refinishing a custom stock that shows the many years I have drug it around the country searching for critters. Any suggestions as to which product to use? I have considered linseed oil, but am thinking I would like a bit more gloss than that. Would be most interested in hearing some first hand experiences from those that have recently done this. Thanks

[NE Hunter]

I haven' t tried this but was thinking " Danish Oil" you can geet it in a natural or with a stain. I used this in a house for the trim around doors and windows as well as baseboards and it seemed like a good product. The one I used had a hardener in it that went into the grain to protect the wood. If it is suitable the advantage would be if you do get a scatch on your stock again a little sanding and re-apply the oil would fix it without doing the whole stock again. I beleive it can be had in a high gloss.

[loghead]

Danish Oil will work great. I have used in on just about everything that I have built over the years. It will give it a hard finish and look great and like NE Hunter said if you scratch a place all you have to do is touch up that spot. Good Luck.

[Tree climber]

I have refinished several of mine.I always use spray laqure(you can get dull,semi,or gloss) whatever you want.I put several coats on mine;from 6 to 10 coats.looks real nice,like factory.just lightly sand with fine steel wool between coats.

[Vapodog]

I use " Custom oil" from Brownells....it' s available in High gloss or Satin and produces a superb finish.....Use 150 grit paper and then 0000 steel wool after an number of applications. It may take a lot of coats assuming you choose not to use a grain filler.

I use only the custom oil and get fabulous finishes. The spray is the way to go.

[IDTRAVLER]

Will be taking on that project right after this last hunt. Thanks to all of you for the tips.

[westbronco]

Try Watco danish oil. I' ve used it on two stocks and liked the results.