Opinions about the "best oil finish" for a standard grade Perazzi stock.

Firewater · Mar 14, 2023

Well,that question was answered as I was typing.

digodell · Mar 14, 2023

If you want to get some color contrast out of the grain start with Pilkingtons red/brown finish or better yet SB McWilliams Alkenet oil stain. A few coats with either then proper dry time and finish with Tru, Danish, Linspeed whatever the hell you want for a little more weather protection. Also multiple build up coats of Pilkington's or SB McWillians Just don’t rush the dry period.

Jr720 · Mar 14, 2023

If you look up tung oil it is the most waterproof of all the true oils. I use waterlox which is a tung oil based varnish.. hand applied , any where from 20 to 30 coats to get a completely smooth glass type finish. But shows much more depth to the wood grain and can be repaired easily. I've had stocks that the owner wanted the comb cut down that after refinishing the area worked on the rework was invisible

58perazzi · Mar 14, 2023

I like Truoil but prefer to cut it 30% with mineral spirts. It’s easier to work with and helps it dry .

HSLDS · Mar 14, 2023

A proper 'oiled stock' will be covered with a mixture of boiled linseed oil, Carnauba wax, some form of solvent, and Japan drier.

In the beginning you might get two maybe three coats on per day, as the wax builds and seals the wood the drying will be extended - typically a few days needed between coats. Plan on 50+ coats for a 'nice' finish, 75 or more for a 'high gloss' finish. Coats are applied with the fingers and then rubbed out with the plam/heel of the hand.

Time consuming and labor intensive, but oddly calming and satisfying.

Anything other than this is at best an attempt to shorten the process time by using an inferior product/process.

F3 Trapper · Mar 14, 2023

58perazzi said:
I like Truoil but prefer to cut it 30% with mineral spirts. It’s easier to work with and helps it dry .

Exactly! That's when I discovered Timberluxe, it's like that and a the 1/2 oz bottle is more than enough to finish any stock set. Truoil sets up to fast.

Olhenry · Mar 14, 2023

F3 Trapper said:
Exactly! That's when I discovered Timberluxe, it's like that and a the 1/2 oz bottle is more than enough to finish any stock set. Truoil sets up to fast.

I’ve been using the Timberluxe #2 recently on an old Model 12, a 1951 Rem 870, a 2000 MX Perazzi and a Rem M32. Less drying time at 70 degrees and 40% humidity. 1 coat every 3 days to insure proper drying time. Results are very good and I still have half a 1/2 oz bottle left.

porthos · Mar 16, 2023

as far as tung-oil goes; if you want a real oil finish; you MUST use pure tung oil. when you see that the tung-oil is polmerized, it is the same as varnish. you may as well buy spar varnish.

drumstick · Mar 16, 2023

Firewater said:
Well,what about tung oil?

drumstick · Mar 16, 2023

porthos said:
as far as tung-oil goes; if you want a real oil finish; you MUST use pure tung oil. when you see that the tung-oil is polmerized, it is the same as varnish. you may as well buy spar varnish.

I have found that Walrus Pure Tung Oil works well. It is water resistant and durable.

Opinions about the "best oil finish" for a standard grade Perazzi stock.

Firewater

digodell

Jr720

58perazzi

HSLDS

F3 Trapper

Olhenry

porthos

drumstick

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