![]() This quest is the the Holy Grail pursuit of stock makers.It never ends.įor the past 20 years or so, my perference has been to use compatible oil finishes for my stock work. I have been finishing furnitue and stocks for 50 plus years and like John Bivins, keep looking for the "perfect stock finish". A word of caution though not all varnishes are compatible over oil. "Secret Formulas" really were kept secret in those days. Varnish was around 200 plus years ago, but most gunsmiths or cabinet makers had to make it. There is nothing wrong with your plan to top off with a good varnish. If you see this product anywhere, grab onto it you will not regret it. Unfortunately, it is no longer available in my area or even in the surrounding area. This is a finish recomended by the late John Bivins as an all purpose complete finish. One of my all time favorites is Flecto Varathane Penetrating Plastic Oil Sealer. Tung oil can always be applied over the Tru-Oil for touch-up too.ĭEM-BART Continental Style Stock & Checkering Oil is also good for sealing over the Danish Oil, but is somewhat more difficult to use. It is available in a rub-on or spray-on aersol can. You might want to consider instead, finishing off with a high grade of tung oil which is very compatible with Danish Oil and will seal over the Danish.Īnother good, compatible oil finish over the Danish Oil is BIRCHWOOD CASEY Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish. You mention finishing off with polye-urethane varnish. Oil finishes enhance and bring out the figure of wood better than any other type of finish, and Watco is no exception, however, Watco is not a good exterior finish. This feature was particularly nice when I taught a Middle School Wood Working Class for a couple of years. I have used it for numerous applications on various woods almost from its inception, and have always had good results.Īs you have discovered, it does a nice job of staining maple and is virtually mistake free in use. Watco Danish Oil finish is an old, old furniture finish that is produced in at least four types: natural, light walnut, medium walnut, and dark walnut finish. ![]()
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