Gunstock help needed

[meriwether john]

I am sanding down a couple gun stocks. not sure of the type wood but think they are walnut. have a stain called jacobean that is sorta dark. what do I do to preserve the wood. tung oil prolly will not work. need something to keep out rain/moisture.

do I put the water repel on first or after I stain? don't want a shiny look--that's what I am trying to get rid of on one. Thanks for any help.

 

[doublebarrel]

if you want to waterproof stocks then use polyurethane spray finish. Stain the wood first if it too light in color for your taste. BB

 

[Hammack]

Truoil works great. I've also used the spray polyurethan from helmsman before as well with good results.

 

[meriwether john]

thanks ya'll. the poly and truoil will keep the shine off correct?

 

[frankwright]

Truoil and poly will both work but you might need to hit it with a little steel wool to knock down the shine.

I prefer a hand rubbed oil finish like Tung Oil or Watco Danish Oil when rubbed in it will do a good job of protecting the wood plus repairing a scratch is simply rubbing in a little more oil.