Satin/ Matt finish

[Kiwi Hawkeye]

Hi Guys and Gals. I have a TC Hawken stock I would like to strip and refinish. I want to know the best way to get a satin/ matt finish

 

[rich pierce]

Any finish can be made into a matte finish by choosing how to treat it after you’re satisfied the finish is really into the wood and doesn’t need more applications. I use mineral oil and pumice (fairly aggressive) or rottenstone (finer and gives a little shine). Saturate a square of right woven fabric in mineral oil then dip into a tray of one powder or the other. Rub with the grain direction. Reload with oil and powder as you work the length of the stock. Wipe off with paper towel.

 

[Eric Krewson]

Easy way, use Tru-oil and put it on with a 1" square of a green scotch bright pad, scrub it in with each application, quickly wipe off the excess with a rag, use a clean pad for each coat, 5 coats should do it just fine.

I put on 4 or 5 coats of Birchwood Casey walnut stock sealer and sand it back to fil the pores before I apply the Tru-oil. The sealer dries in a minute or so.

Here it is, 5 coats of Tru-oil applied with a scotch bright pad. TC Hawken that i reworked the cheek piece and slimmed down the wrist.