finishing an OPAP stock

[TheGman]

A question for you

I have an OPAP , stock of course is unfinished. Looks pretty good a little dirty.

I thought of simply finishing with BLO or simply linseed oil

But I am considering staining then applying oil

thought of a reddish stain (not too RED)

Anyone have experience and maybe a pic of good result?


A good time to showcase your AK

 

[Link12]

I always stain them to the color I want and then spar varnish them. 3 coats let it dry for two days lightly sand with 400 grit and 3 more coats and it slick as glass and sealed.

 

[TheGman]

Thanks I need to start on it , maybe tonight.

 

[TheGman]

OK I finished the stock fluorescent lighting so color is not true. I think maybe could have been redder but its OK

 

[dougiemac]

Before you attempt to finish it, you'll need to strip out all the cosmolene that they coat and soak the wood in. That requires a heat gun. Check out the thread "Got Wood" in the Forearms section.

If you don't prep it first, your stain and finish will look like ****.

If you want an expert master woodworker's opinion, PM PopsBagwell.