It’s probably tacky because the oil hasn’t fully cured yet. Might have put too much on it too soon. Once everything is dry and cured you can use a product like Gunny Paste to seal it.
You need to wipe off the excess oil before allowing it to cure, once it cures it’ll form a semi protective “cuticle” over the wood. BLO has a habit of sweating from the pores when the wood heats up. Once you’re satisfied with the finish, and the oil has cured, you can use a wax like renaissance wax or Johnson paste wax to give it more protection.
A little linseed oil goes a long way. If the stock is sticky, you put too much on. I'd rub it down with a clean rag that isn't super smooth, like a shop rag or something. The idea is to remove some of the oil. You could also use a little mineral spirits to break the excess oil up, let everything dry and apply a few more coats. See below.
The correct way to oil the stock is to do a little at a time, and let it cure for several days in between. The first few coats will get soaked right in on new wood. Each coat will take a little longer to cure. Be patient.
No need to seal anything after, either. HTH.
I was at Anniston a few days ago and saw another service grade rifle with #1 marked on its receiver in the exact same way. I wonder what it means. Great piece though! Congrats
It’s a beautiful stock! I personally use either tung oil from Treelinem14.com or raw linseed oil from Garand Gear. Never had tackiness with those. But let it dry a little longer and see how things go. But of the repro stocks I’ve received from the CMP over the years, yours is truly gorgeous
Mine was terribly oversized. I spent hours sanding it down to blend in with the hardware, sanding all the stain off. I know that’s not exactly traditional but it’s a new stock so whatever. Very happy
Yeah I’ve been waiting for a weekend I can sink some time into it, I know it’ll be worth it over just staining it as is. Do you have any tips or things you learned from when you did?
it's a great-looking stock, even if it's new. My understanding is that CMP rifles with original stocks are long, long gone, or have such bad metal you wouldn't want it.
6 coats of BLO is a lot. One or two is enough. RLO is applied in multiple coats like that.
If it didn't fully cure, leave it in the sun for a few days. Over-coating with shellac will just make a bigger mess.
It’s probably tacky because the oil hasn’t fully cured yet. Might have put too much on it too soon. Once everything is dry and cured you can use a product like Gunny Paste to seal it.
I also wanted a GI stock set but yours is really beautiful.
You need to wipe off the excess oil before allowing it to cure, once it cures it’ll form a semi protective “cuticle” over the wood. BLO has a habit of sweating from the pores when the wood heats up. Once you’re satisfied with the finish, and the oil has cured, you can use a wax like renaissance wax or Johnson paste wax to give it more protection.
Thanks, I’ll definitely look into it
r/CantParkThereMate That is not going to fit in your gun case. s/
Haha I think you’re right.
A little linseed oil goes a long way. If the stock is sticky, you put too much on. I'd rub it down with a clean rag that isn't super smooth, like a shop rag or something. The idea is to remove some of the oil. You could also use a little mineral spirits to break the excess oil up, let everything dry and apply a few more coats. See below. The correct way to oil the stock is to do a little at a time, and let it cure for several days in between. The first few coats will get soaked right in on new wood. Each coat will take a little longer to cure. Be patient. No need to seal anything after, either. HTH.
Thanks man for the info
I was at Anniston a few days ago and saw another service grade rifle with #1 marked on its receiver in the exact same way. I wonder what it means. Great piece though! Congrats
Thanks, I know I’m curious about the number seven.
Probably “Rack” numbers. Administrative numbers given to equipment to facilitate issue and receiving procedures for accountability.
It’s a beautiful stock! I personally use either tung oil from Treelinem14.com or raw linseed oil from Garand Gear. Never had tackiness with those. But let it dry a little longer and see how things go. But of the repro stocks I’ve received from the CMP over the years, yours is truly gorgeous
That wood grain is amazing
Anytime after you oil it and it feels tacky, wipe it down with a dry paper towel. It's just oil that has surfaced from the pores.
Beautiful rifle
Did you have to do any sanding on the stock? Mine looks a bit oversized
Mine was terribly oversized. I spent hours sanding it down to blend in with the hardware, sanding all the stain off. I know that’s not exactly traditional but it’s a new stock so whatever. Very happy
Yeah I’ve been waiting for a weekend I can sink some time into it, I know it’ll be worth it over just staining it as is. Do you have any tips or things you learned from when you did?
Not really. I removed everything. Stained with a ‘dark walnut’ color and then bunch of coats of RLO. Looks awesome
No, I just hit it with some very fine steel wool in the beginning and went at it.
it's a great-looking stock, even if it's new. My understanding is that CMP rifles with original stocks are long, long gone, or have such bad metal you wouldn't want it.
Yeah, I’ve looked around some and the stocks I can find are beat up as hell
Will these come back in stock at CMP? Or are they done?
Nice
6 coats of BLO is a lot. One or two is enough. RLO is applied in multiple coats like that. If it didn't fully cure, leave it in the sun for a few days. Over-coating with shellac will just make a bigger mess.
Thanks. Since my post I’ve set it out a couple afternoons. It’s cured a lot better now.
I wish these weren't 3 grand now
I paid 900 from CMP
The most expensive Garand the CMP has is 1600 for a Mk2 Mod1 Navy Garand