Staining a Cherry Stock

[billholmes]

Greetings all,
I have ordered a trade gun with an unfinished cherry stock. I also just took a pistol in trade with an unfinished cherry stock. What were the odds? I hope they will make a nice combo.

Anyway, my question is this. I have never worked with any wood other than maple or oak. What are some good suggestions for staining cherry? What would you suggest? I am wanting to do a hand rubbed oil finish but am open to other ideas. I also want to bring the grain out as much as possible. Any pointers for me?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[rabjr]

Depends what you want. Cherry is one of those woods that really only needs a finish on it. But it can be to "Red" for some. It does darken with age though. I have a rifle being built now with cherry by Roy and did not like the natural look, he's come up with a couple of tricks thats gotten the look I want.

 

[RC]

like this? Roy did my cherry smoothbore..

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[Sutallee]

Bill -

Dr.Tim on this forum uses lye to stain cherry. Check the link below.

Regards,
Sutallee
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/198385/post/318177/hl//fromsearch/1/