gun stock finish opinion

[old ugly]

i have a birch rifle stock, this is a pc of the wood it came from, i used fiebings leather dye diluted and then for fun striped it with undiluted dye. now i know the stripes need some refining.
what do you think of the color and shade? keep in mind this is birch and an ugly wood, hard to get a nice finish.
thanks
ou
tom

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Looks good to me.

 

[Josephg]

Looks old timey to me. Which translates to perfect!

 

[tenngun]

I like it. Leman used to do an artificial stripe, I’m sure he didn’t think of it, and I’m sure other copied it

 

[Walkingeagle]

Looks good to my eye.
Walk

 

[Phil Coffins]

Looks OK but I’d want a bit more amber tint. Maybe that would come with an oil finish.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Agreed, I think it will oil up pretty nice.

 

[1950DAVE]

Looks like you're on the right track.
Dave

 

[Kansas Kid]

Looks good especially for Birch.

 

[Ames]

Yep. Birch is a pita, but you are on the right track.

 

[GREENSWLDE]

Will be Great with an Oil Finish. Hope you've a spare 3 months to get it right. OLD DOG..

 

[old ugly]

Will be Great with an Oil Finish. Hope you've a spare 3 months to get it right. OLD DOG..

yeah ive been experimenting for a while all ready.
ooh well where are we going these days might as well sit and stare aimlessly at gun finishes.
thanks
ou
tom

 

[GREENSWLDE]

yeah ive been experimenting for a while all ready.
ooh well where are we going these days might as well sit and stare aimlessly at gun finishes.
thanks
ou
tom

If you are experimenting Tom, Try using Artist refined linseed, It's thinner and clear. Add a small quantity of Hardener like Terabine. It won't stop it penetrating but it will harden quicker. Great when you have time and it's finished but don't be tempted to Hurry it. Just keep adding and rubbing. The wood will tell you when it's had enough. OLD DOG..