Ya know, most of us stop with what is tried and proven. There are always exceptions when going after a particular finish such as military stuff. For the most part, I'm stuck on Tru-Oil by Birchwood Casey. If you go to the Boyd stock webpage, you will find some videos on refinish nad the last time I looked, they too were using TruOil. Even though it gives a shiney finish, you can make it more satin buy rubbing down with 0000 steel wool. ...
I recently bought a Wipe-On Poly, in satin, that I intend to use on a particular Piece.
One thing to watch out for, is that whatever you use, is rated for outdoor use. .....
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Videos...igns-s/139.htm
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