Tinting Chambers oil finish

[smallpatch]

Does anyone have any tips on tinting Chambers oil finish?
Tried mixol, and had trouble getting it to mix.
Transtint is not supposed to work with oils.

Any help?

[Jim Kibler]

I use Transtint even if it doesn't want to mix.  Just put a little in the oil, mix it up really well and slather the oil on.  No fuss, no muss.  I tend not to overthink or worry about such things.  With finishing, try something and if doesn't work, try something else.  It's really hard to do any real damage to a stock.

You could also use something like Laurel Mountain Forge's dye stains and add them to the oil.  They'll mix okay, I believe.

Jim

[AMartin]

I have used Trans-Tint in most any finished .. I use those little (specimen cups) ... and shake em up .. Mostly I use SparVarnish ...
Or water-lox

Allen

[alacran]

Don't see why Transtint wouldn't work. It works well with epoxy.

[t.caster]

I use artists oil paints from craft stores like Hobby Lobby. I use black and crimson red depending on the wood.

[Hatchet-Jack]

I have used Trans-Tint in most any finished .. I use those little (specimen cups) ... and shake em up .. Mostly I use SparVarnish ...
Or water-lox

Allen

Allen what kind/brand of Spar Varnish and Water-lox do you use?

[AMartin]

Minwax Marine Spar (easy to get) ... and I use Water-Lox is a brand name (I think ) ...  (using it mostly as a sealer) ..

[Hatchet-Jack]

Minwax Marine Spar (easy to get) ... and I use Water-Lox is a brand name (I think ) ...  (using it mostly as a sealer) ..

Thanks

[RichG]

I used some Old Towne Lehigh Valley red Alcohol based stain in Tru-oil and it worked great. Just a couple drops in a cap tin full of oil, as it's very red.

[rmnc3r]

I used some Old Towne Lehigh Valley red Alcohol based stain in Tru-oil and it worked great. Just a couple drops in a cap tin full of oil, as it's very red.

Who is the supplier of this stain?

[Jim Kibler]

Minwax Marine Spar (easy to get) ... and I use Water-Lox is a brand name (I think ) ...  (using it mostly as a sealer) ..

That's impossible Allen!   There's no way you could make the quality of guns you do by using an off the shelf prododuct like Minwax! 

In all seriousness, I think finish is like a religion to many... 

[Eric Kettenburg]

I'm more curious about what he's doing with all those specimen cups.   

[AMartin]

You mind your own business Eric .... !! Actually they are a super size for doing what we do ... they are inexpensive and deposable ... I don't use em to pee in , their main reason !!

You are correct Jim .. I don't stress out on finish .. I want something that dries sorta quickly , wears well and looks great ..
Tomany dudes over finish their guns ..

[Frank]

Specimen cups? Never thought of that. Always looking for small containers for stuff, stains, finishes, lubes, etc... Order off to Amazon, arrives tomorrow. Thanks guys.   

[RichG]

rmnc3r
I thought I got it from Muzzle loader builders supply, but they don't show it on line. Can't remember were I got it.