Gunsmithing Question on Coating for Laminate Wooden Stock

[CanPopper]

What would be the best coating for a laminated wooden stock? I just got my rifle with new stock back from Sharp Shooters Supply. However, the stock comes uncoated.

So I'm wondering, which coating should I use to finish it? Do I just get a brush and apply it, both outside and inside?

Thanks

 

[frog5215]

Re: Question on Coating for Laminate Wooden Stock

Whatever finish you want.
I've done 20 coats of TruOil, 3 coats of Varathane, Tung oil.
It all works.
Boiled linseed oil never really hardens. Sticky forever. Sucks.

 

[phideaux]

Re: Question on Coating for Laminate Wooden Stock

krylon

 

[Willys46]

Re: Question on Coating for Laminate Wooden Stock

My process is as followed,
Sand to 600 grit sand paper with a block. Laminate you need to use a block, because the glue is stronger then the wood and to have a nice flat coat you need to take out glue and wood at the same rate.

Follow that up with a sandable sealer. Local wood store. I cut it 50-50 with denatured alchol on the first coat. Sand 200 grit back to 600. Low spots will show, because the sealer is shinny!

Then I use a full strenght (i think its over kill) but it really makes sure it is all flat. I do this inside and out, to make sure moisture is kept out.

Sanding done, I shoot with Auto clear coat. 10-15 coats. Let dry and wet sand starting at 1000 grit to 2000 grit for shinny wet look.

I have also used tru oil, takes a little longer, but the finish can be good.

Here is a pic of one I did rencenlty in auto clear:

Here is one with water lox (spelling)

I found a rub finish to be a lot of work. I could not keep the dust out of it while it dried.