Looking to refinish a stock which oil to use?

cbuchanan87 · September 26, 2009, 04:54 PM

Any pics of good tung oil finishes vs. boiled linseed oil finishes? I am looking to refinish an old Savage 340 stock. I like the looks of a nice glossy finish; can this finish be achieved with either of these oils or should I plan on varnishing the stock to get the nice finish I want?

Pics of good finishes will be very helpful. Thank you.

Dave P · September 26, 2009, 05:18 PM

truoil at walmart is a type of tung. simple and easy and quick.

Scorch · September 26, 2009, 11:42 PM

I recommend Birchwood Casey TruOil. You can find it in sporting goods stores.

TruOil is a linseed oil with hardeners added. It will quickly give you a good finish that wil resist solvent, oil, and will protect the wood well. It is simple to use, a little harder to use well, and downright difficult to use properly.

wingman · September 27, 2009, 07:45 AM

Truoil looks good, protects stock,on last coat I don't use steel wool to buff down as they suggest it leaves a shine however over a few months of drying/ use that changes and what remains to me is an extremely good looking finish.

September 26, 2009, 04:54 PM	#1
cbuchanan87 Member Join Date: February 2, 2009 Posts: 62	Looking to refinish a stock which oil to use? Any pics of good tung oil finishes vs. boiled linseed oil finishes? I am looking to refinish an old Savage 340 stock. I like the looks of a nice glossy finish; can this finish be achieved with either of these oils or should I plan on varnishing the stock to get the nice finish I want? Pics of good finishes will be very helpful. Thank you.

September 26, 2009, 05:18 PM	#2
Dave P Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,346	truoil at walmart is a type of tung. simple and easy and quick. __________________ I think this country is screwed.

September 26, 2009, 11:42 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I recommend Birchwood Casey TruOil. You can find it in sporting goods stores. TruOil is a linseed oil with hardeners added. It will quickly give you a good finish that wil resist solvent, oil, and will protect the wood well. It is simple to use, a little harder to use well, and downright difficult to use properly. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

September 27, 2009, 07:45 AM	#4
wingman Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2002 Posts: 2,108	Truoil looks good, protects stock,on last coat I don't use steel wool to buff down as they suggest it leaves a shine however over a few months of drying/ use that changes and what remains to me is an extremely good looking finish.