Dupage Stock Question

[TommyD11730]

Hey Guys

I ordered an inexpensive Dupage Unfinished stock set. Need something while I wait for my stock from Sean. I was wondering... I like a light colored stock (see photo below of Garand with light stock). Could I finish sand the Dupage stock out to say 320 or so then apply several coats of Toms's 1/3 alone?

Just wondering how light there unfinished stock sets are to begin with.

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[Orlando]

I beleive all unfinished Dupage stocks are walnut, the light stock in your pic appears to be birch.
Walnut is going to be darker
Toms wax is not to be used as a base finish but just a top coat. You will get varied opinions on Toms but personally I dont like it or use it
Take a rag and dampen it with water then wipe over the bare Dupage stock, this is the approx color your stock will be when finish is applied

[LEAD POISON]

Hmmm wood bleach?

[TommyD11730]

I used the Tom's on 1 other stock. Had about a dozen coats of BLO on it before the Toms. The Toms put a bit more "shine" on it then I expected/liked.

What was it about the Toms you did not like?

[dogboysdad]

I used the Tom's on 1 other stock. Had about a dozen coats of BLO on it before the Toms. The Toms put a bit more "shine" on it then I expected/liked.

What was it about the Toms you did not like?

How about that you can't really add another coat of oil over the waxed finish? The wax prevents the new oil from soaking in and/or bonding with the old finish.

[TommyD11730]

No Doubt. But doesn't everyone add some sort of protector after they are "done" with a stock?

[Orlando]

BLO is the protection, I did a experiment a few years back. I put a drop of water on a stock that had coats of BLO on it. I let it set for 24hrs ,The drop had not absorbed into the stock at all. I wiped it off and it left no water spot
Multiple coats of BLO is what you want
Just my opinion others may vary
PS wax is not a waterproofer
http://www.ctmuzzleloaders.com/ctml_...orrosion2.html

[dogboysdad]

Good link Bill. Another good reason to use http://www.eezox.com/

[TommyD11730]

Well I guess if I wanted a light stock I should have purchased Birch =) I have never used anything other then BLO or Tung oil. Is it possible to "stain" a walnut stock to emulate birch? I would imagine not as its got to near impossible to lighten it.

[Orlando]

No you cannot stain to make lighter