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.