Wild Willi Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I have a stock to stain Walnut, normally I use Minwax or Watcos then cover with True oil. I am wanting a oil only stain then wax over finish. I have been trying to find a alcohol based walnut stain. I do not want a water base that will raise the grain in the wood. If you know of a good product and where it can be had I would be tnakful Thanks WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlesnake Slim Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 It was quite some time ago, but I bought some alcohol stain from Brownell's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I have successfully used Fiebing's Professional Oil Dye for leather. Yes leather, I'm a holster maker and I needed to match a Uberti 73 rifle stock. It worked great and I finished it with an oil stain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Tung oil mixed with burnt umber: * Brush on several coats of Tung oil mixed with burnt umber - let dry between applications * Then between these applications rub with a felt pad - rottenstone mixed with alcohol and clean off * Then several coats of hand rubbed tung oil mixed with burnt umber to desired darkness * Let completely dry between applications When satisfied with coat, rub wood with several coats of Butchers Wax, aka Bowling Alley wax I got carried away doing a Remington model 12 with 10 coats - finish looks like GLASS If you want to speed up the drying process, mix some Japan Drier in with the Tung Oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Willi Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 I not good at mixing things and getting the right look but thanks for your suggestions. Brownells doe have what I an youring for I think HERTERS - FRENCH RED STAIN. But of course it is out of stock. It also doesn"t give any info on the stain if it is a alcohol base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/hs6000/?inMed=GSTORE&dfw_tracker=18711-HS6000&gclid=CjwKCAiA58fvBRAzEiwAQW-hzaVIxiLGZZzRoLZuWvaLzsNCfAe1hPiztVSC2Ahi7Xe5gBPlrWem4RoCWTwQAvD_BwE https://lustersheenonline.com/shop/lustersheen-spirit-based-dyes/ both look to meet your general needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I have successfully used Fiebing's Professional Oil Dye for leather. Yes leather, I'm a holster maker and I needed to match a Uberti 73 rifle stock. It worked great and I finished it with an oil stain. That's what I use. Then some tru-oil on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 https://www.google.com/shopping/product/17717866386757922621?q=powdered+wood+stain&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS878US878&biw=1312&bih=918&prds=epd:3219735407874601137,paur:ClkAsKraX_2Uv1PMfiebkP2A6v3b608BPL7_flv427xL614L2xDyufy0u3-5ldIV-aCe_OOKczq6Uj7Sfv1_1cMpDP7NYxd9jfZM8KzMCM4Amwvck9y4XdA4dxIZAFPVH73Z9v8vvHiqib3oX4m1F1WCjRe6-w,prmr:1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwivy47Oz7DmAhVTj54KHY0jDLgQ8wII0wI These are what I use to match wood colors when I patch a stock. A small amount is all that is needed. I used denatured alcohol as a carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelve mile REB Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 That's what I use. Then some tru-oil on top. NATE!!! Your still here. Good to see your still posting really missed your GOOD advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Sheridan Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I rarely stain most woods, but I really like TransTint it’s a liquid dye that can be mixed with water, alcohol, or added to your finish. Looks pricey for the amount you get, but a little goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I soak tobacco in turpentine until the color looks right and use the turpentine for the stain. For the finish I use a 50-50 mix of turpentine and boiled linseed oil. The finish takes many coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Longpants Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I rarely stain most woods, but I really like TransTint it’s a liquid dye that can be mixed with water, alcohol, or added to your finish. Looks pricey for the amount you get, but a little goes a long way. 2nd the TransTint. I use it to finish violins and also gun stocks. I get mine at Woodcraft https://www.woodcraft.com/products/transtint-dyes-honey-amber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 If you are going to do the whole stock. Casey's as in Casey's Tru-Oil finish has an excellent walnut stain. https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Casey-Walnut-Stain-3-Ounce/dp/B0000C5158/ref=asc_df_B0000C5158/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309830467406&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13679666058815008748&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030754&hvtargid=pla-569507438603&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60510211646&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309830467406&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13679666058815008748&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030754&hvtargid=pla-569507438603 It will lift the grain of the wood. Just steel wool the stock after it dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locoweed Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Chestnut ridge stock stain is what I have used. It is a dark walnut with a little red to it. It is an alcohol based stain. After staining I use several applications of Tung oil and finish up with natural color Minwax paste wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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