DIY Hand Rubbed Oil on factory CZ stock

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

BLO is boiled linseed oil.

@Von Gruff
Have you had anything to do with Linspeed Greg. It's similar to boiled linseed oil but is even more refined and has the agents taken out that stop it drying and hardening properly.
Bob.

 

[nztimb]

@Von Gruff
Have you had anything to do with Linspeed Greg. It's similar to boiled linseed oil but is even more refined and has the agents taken out that stop it drying and hardening properly.
Bob.

Not by that name Bob. I get refined boiled linseed oil form a specialist supply outlet so it may very well be the same as what you are refering to.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Not by that name Bob. I get refined boiled linseed oil form a specialist supply outlet so it may very well be the same as what you are refering to.

@Von Gruff
Have a look on the internet about it mate, may well be the same.
Bob

 

[Rob404]

Yes my stock was light when sanded but I had experimented with an offcut from the same stock. BLO darkens up and has a slight red tint.I also found that if you leave the first coat to dry for several days,the result is lighter. If you keep putting oil on daily-first few days it soaks in and dries in a couple of hours-then you get a darker result. I think Tru oil is a modified linseed oil and dries quicker ? Why dont you post a pic of your handiwork-I am interested to see the different look

Will do

 

[Rob404]

Heres some Pics before the Tu-oil

As you can see pic 1 is the bare stock
pic 2 is the same stock wetted down
pic 3 is the stock with Gunstock Stain applied.As of this AM I'm on my 4 coat of Tru oil and the stock is looking pretty good

 

[Aaron N]

What is the difference you will get using BLO vs Tung Oil?

And are there pros and cons to each?

 

[Arthur Morta]

I have used Scherell's Schaftol stock oil "Premium Gold" for all my touchups and stock reworks for years with very pleasant results.

 

[nztimb]

What is the difference you will get using BLO vs Tung Oil?

And are there pros and cons to each?

Here are some key differences between linseed oil and tung oil:

• Linseed oil carries a slight yellow tint, whereas tung oil dries to a clear finish
• Tung oil creates a harder, more durable finish than linseed oil
• Tung oil is more water-resistant than linseed oil
• Raw linseed oil takes significantly longer to cure than pure tung oil
• Tung oil is generally more expensive than linseed oil

A full write up on the differences here Aaron
https://vermontwoodsstudios.com/blog/linseed-oil-vs-tung-oil/

 

[Nhoro]

@Nhoro
Looks beautiful mate. I use Linspeed oil but the same method as you but my final finish after sanding is with 0000 steel wool.
Are you going to wax it when you are finished.
Bob

I have ended up fixing some dings that I gave it while working on the feeding. So I have a few coats to go.I quite like the satin finish I ended up with but figure I will put a fresh coat on every few months for the next little while to give a thicker finish. I found that each coat takes longer to dry so everything slows down now.

 

[Rob404]

After waiting 36 hours I went over the stock with extra fine Steel wool and really like the soft shine I got so I made the decision that the stock was finished. I applied a nice finishing wax and re assembled the stock here are the finished pics

What do you guys think

 

[Trail Rated]

Rob404, that looks great.

I’m In the midst of a similar project now with my old Springfield rifle in a Vintage Fajen stock. I put my fourth coat of Tru-Oil on it this morning. I put walnut stain on before the first coat of finish, so it’s turning out a little dark.

 

[Nhoro]

After waiting 36 hours I went over the stock with extra fine Steel wool and really like the soft shine I got so I made the decision that the stock was finished. I applied a nice finishing wax and re assembled the stock here are the finished picsView attachment 352899View attachment 352900 View attachment 352901What do you guys think

Looks good !

 

[JLF]

Very good work.
I ask you, after the first sanding I usually wet the wood, dry and re-sand, do you also do it like this?

 

[Standard Velocity]

Very good work.
I ask you, after the first sanding I usually wet the wood, dry and re-sand, do you also do it like this?

Raising the grain really is a necessary step that many people skip. If you lock the grain down with a thick coat of poly or epoxy it will probably stay down. Oil finishes are likely to let it raise up in wet conditions.

 

[JLF]

Raising the grain really is a necessary step that many people skip. If you lock the grain down with a thick coat of poly or epoxy it will probably stay down. Oil finishes are likely to let it raise up in wet conditions.

Thank you

 

[Nhoro]

Very good work.
I ask you, after the first sanding I usually wet the wood, dry and re-sand, do you also do it like this?

Yes I did wet the wood very slightly. I only went to 400 grit on the wood and when sanding in the oil but for the last couple of coats I have used 600 grit to sand it before putting on oil

 

[Aaron N]

@Nhoro How was the finished product?

 

[Nhoro]

I will have to look on my computer for a couple of pics. K have now done 3 of my rifles. Cz 550 Lott, cz 550 30-06 and a really beat up brno .22 stock. I will post some picks tommorrow when I have my laptop open

 

[Aaron N]

I will have to look on my computer for a couple of pics. K have now done 3 of my rifles. Cz 550 Lott, cz 550 30-06 and a really beat up brno .22 stock. I will post some picks tommorrow when I have my laptop open

Look forward to seeing them.

 

[rdog]

Great job on that stock!