What's the approach for oiling a virgin walnut stock ?

[Shed tuner]

Got a NOS, never been oiled in it's life, walnut (italian ?) stock here...



What's the best approach please folks ? Just jump in with Tru Oil ?
I just want it to show some grain, and be protected.. not so keen on a really glossy finish.

TIA - JB

[jeff0100]

I've never done a virgin stock, but I've done a few and just massaged it in with my hands. I use the Parker Hale walnut oil.

[Dornfelderliebe]

I used Parker Hale walnut oil on a sanded back Airsporter Mk1. It came up nicely satin and smooth.

[deejayuu]

I'd wipe with turps first to see what grain shows up. Then, as advised by a pro on here, a few coats equal parts turps, meths, raw linseed to penetrate, then similar with equal parts turps/linseed. Finally just oil of choice daily till sealed.

[rapidresponse1]

ive always just used tescos walnut oil rubbed in by hand

[Neil54]

Fine 0000 wire wool. Meths to degrease.

Apply oil with fine 0000 wire wool for the first three coats, then apply with fingers if you so desire.

Oil containing tung oil will dry matt.
Linseed oil will dry gloss ( after enough coats)

Most oil preparations contain drying agents to allow the oil to dry quicker, over night as opposed to a week.

My personal choice is liberon finishing oil.

Apply the oil avoiding the checkering, remove as much as possible with a cloth and allow to dry.

When your happy give it one last coat including the checkering, toothbrush helps here.

I tried a walnut oil preparation. Compared to liberon finishing oil, it was not as good.

[Dragonboy]

Used CCL and Phillips in the past. Excellent for building up a darker colour.

[Shed tuner]

thanks chaps, appreciated. Some darkening might be good, as it is a little light, but I know it will darken somewhat anyways...

[Craig-P]

Jon, PM inbound.

[Vernal]

I have used the CCL kit on a few stocks, and always been very happy, The red oil in it really brings up the grain (and yours looks as if it could be really nice with a bit of emphasis) and the next oil gives a very nice finish which you can either leave high gloss or cut back with pumice for a softer sheen. A LOT of sanding, down to 1000g is needed for a top class finish.