The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Using Tung Oil to Finish Walnut Stock & Sanding

ssblair · September 22, 2010, 10:10 PM

I get the impression of "kinda-sorta"

Linking the CMP's page on entry-level stock refinishing, they suggest that an oil finish alone is kinda marginal in its water resistance, but adding 1 or 2 coats of "Tung Oil Finish" over a well oiled stock will give it very good weather resistance;

http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles...ng_article.htm

September 22, 2010, 10:10 PM	#15
ssblair Member Join Date: April 29, 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 21	I get the impression of "kinda-sorta" Linking the CMP's page on entry-level stock refinishing, they suggest that an oil finish alone is kinda marginal in its water resistance, but adding 1 or 2 coats of "Tung Oil Finish" over a well oiled stock will give it very good weather resistance; http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles...ng_article.htm