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M1A Tanker stock before and after...

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August 24, 2023, 04:10 AM
Weshowe
M1A Tanker stock before and after...
Gents,

Recently got a Tanker M1A with nice wood. Put two coats of Teak Oil on it and I thought you would like to see the before and after pictures of it. My put a third coat on, but for now this is it.

Wes

Rifle "as received":



Rifle after two coats of teak oil:


August 24, 2023, 06:53 PM
Andyb
Looks great!


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August 25, 2023, 05:31 AM
sprg03-A3
Looks great! I did a similar project on my M1a Loaded, although I also sanded mine to smooth it out which really brought out the grain.
August 25, 2023, 11:56 AM
RogueJSK
Outstanding.

I'm curious: Is there a particular reason you went with Teak Oil instead of the more traditional Tung Oil or Linseed Oil? Or was it more just a matter of using what you had on hand?
August 28, 2023, 07:22 AM
Weshowe
RogueJSK,

Decided on Teak oil as it tendds to soak in well and I wanted a more satin finish on the rifle. So far so good. We'll see what the third coat looks like in a week or two...

Wes
August 28, 2023, 09:36 AM
P220 Smudge
Looks great! Some nice grain on that stock. Are you gonna seal it with some Renaissance Wax when you're done?


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September 03, 2023, 01:55 AM
Weshowe
P220 Smudge,

I have the Renaissance Wax on the shelf. Am going toto do a 3rd coat of Teak Oil and then the wax. Should look great when done!

Wes