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Finish for new stock
Jayg1973
Member Posts: 2 ✭
Recently purchased an M1 Garand with all new wood! Looking for recommendations to treat and preserve...Thank You
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originally boiled linseed oil..........1 coat a day (wipe off) for a week, 1 coat a week for a month, 1 coat a year......forever
My freind finished a new M1 stock with Tung Oil and it came out beautiful. Use light coats and dry between coats. A fast job could be done with Spar Varnish but you would have to dull the sheen to make it look original. Lin-Speed and Tru-Oil have been the go-to oil finish since the 1960's. It also would have to be dulled unless you want a shiny finish. It is fast and easy. As stated above, linseed oil is the original finish. It is easy but takes a little time.
I like 3-4 coats of Formby's tung oil. Rub with 0000 steel wool between coats & after the last coat.
Use in a well ventilated area, wear vinyl gloves.
Neal
Thank you gents!!