Keepin natural colour In wood. What oils?

[Big Beech]

In persuance of a new gunstock it looks like i may have found my blank.

Having used BLO in the past i ve found lighter areas take on a yellow tint.

Most gun stockers use true oil but this is also a mix blend with an unkown BLO content.

 

What oils do cabinet makers etc use so as to keep the natural colouration of the timber.

Ive attached the blank image, they have used alcohol as there wipe so as not to stain the timber wuth water marks. The colour shown is what i want but with an oil finish.

 

Ideas gentlemen please

[Big Beech]

anyone tell what timber it is?

[Lignaterrae]

anyone tell what timber it is?

 

Looks like crotch-figured walnut, absolutely magnificent. Got any more you want rid of?!

[Woodworks]

"What oils do cabinet makers etc use so as to keep the natural colouration of the timber"

 

I trained as a cabinet maker but the teaching on finishes was fairly basic.

 

To bring out the contrast of that beautiful walnut I would stick with oil. My preferred choice is Liberon finishing oil. I don't think any finnish is entirely natural as they all impart something. I am going to show my ignorance now and ask what is BLO?

[Big Beech]

Looks like crotch-figured walnut, absolutely magnificent. Got any more you want rid of?!

 

What, like this bit

Unfortunately, no

[Woodworks]

Ah BLO boiled linseed oil.

 

linseed tends to slightly yellow the wood more than some other oils. Not sure with boiled but raw linseed excessively darkens the wood over time.

Edited May 2, 2014 by Woodworks

[Lignaterrae]

What, like this bit

Unfortunately, no

 

AAAARRGH, to die for !!!

[devon TWiG]

I use Liberon finishing oil on most of my turned wood ,it will cause yellowing to some degree on very pale wood ,sycamore etc , however on that piece of walnut ? I think it could be the best oil finish you will get , it is a pretty durable finish and easy to work . What does a piece like that cost ? ...

[Big Beech]

I use Liberon finishing oil on most of my turned wood ,it will cause yellowing to some degree on very pale wood ,sycamore etc , however on that piece of walnut ? I think it could be the best oil finish you will get , it is a pretty durable finish and easy to work . What does a piece like that cost ? ...

 

More than the gun is worth, but cheaper than a new gun

Its also being re blued, and if any cash left over case colour hardend as well

 

My view was if i wanted a decent berretta it wud b 6k but stil factory grade wood. This way i get wat i want for 1300

[woodyguy]

Remember that most finishing oils such as liberon aren't oil. They are a mix of oils and resin ie a very thin varnish. So you can't really compare them with pure oils like BLO or Tung. They give a high build finish that is harder. Easier to make your own with 1/3 each of BLO and Tung oil and Polyurethane silk varnish. Alternatively use phenolic varnish but the result is similar. This gives a lovely oil type finish with four coats needed. BLO or Tung on their own take forever to cure and aren't that tough.