Author Topic: Oil over stain.  (Read 1039 times)

Offline Vikingson

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Re: Oil over stain.
« Reply #25 on: February 12, 2025, 07:26:03 PM »
  I build picnic tables and benches. I use Min Wax on all of them. They are left outside all year long uncovered.  I doubt any Longrifle will take that kind of abuse. The only issue I see is some fading from the sun. But Min Wax isn't an H.C. finish.  JMHO

I’ve used Minwax a lot myself. Just never on a gunstock. My concern mostly is whether it might be compatible with an oil finish. Fading is also an issue for me but secondary to making sure I can get oil into the wood pores to help seal it. As for abuse I agree the only difference is we’re dealing with thinner stock and any swelling or movement on a picnic table or bench doesn’t really affect it like even minor movement,the long rifle stock can be drastic.   Thank you.
Charley
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