hunter87 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hi guy I have a sanded beech stock that I want to stain can anyone name some good products they have used when staining beech please. Should I get a stain that's oil based or water based any other tips would be greatly appreciated Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 H87 For the little I have done with stains I have found the Birchwood Casey products work well. I'd stick with one make of product. Take your time on the prep work, any scratch shows up. After staining the Tru-oil is a simple and effective sealer, put it on, let it dry, wire wool off and build up the coats. Deoendant on the wood you might need to fill the grain? Hope this helps? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Take care with your choice of stain, some of the spirit based colours are easily lifted or muddied by spirit based finishes. A water based stain is a good alternative however it may lift the grain very slightly, this is easily sorted with some fine wire wool rubbed with the grain. I use Van Dyke crystals to darken woods, best to test on a scrap of similar wood first and wear some disposable gloves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 The Finns used pine tar (veterinary supply) dissolved in turpentine. I've used it on some military rifle repairs with decent results.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter87 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.jpg.0972b4e2bdf0b5a4109eb96f2b1b62ad.jpg)
(200x135).jpg.0fd0a94f065c6cb243fdff1b40e0819a.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.