I'm refinishing an Italian FAT stock and have removed all finish/ stain. After the really deep dents have been steamed out, I will be using the tried and true BLO finish. The stock is birch, I think, and is very light. I'm not sure just BLO will give as dark a finish as I want, so, if I have to stain it, can I use regular stains like Min-Wax or is there a better stain to use on gunstocks?
Can I mix some stain with the BLO and apply to my desired look or should it be separate operations? If anyone knows how dark just the BLO might turn a birch stock and has any photos, please post them! I appreciate any advice you guys can give me.
Can I mix some stain with the BLO and apply to my desired look or should it be separate operations? If anyone knows how dark just the BLO might turn a birch stock and has any photos, please post them! I appreciate any advice you guys can give me.