Issues with Truoil on walnut stock

[Bob Wright]

I've used a 50:50 mixture of the two rather than apply the ArmorAll first and then the TruOil. It seems to work just as well, and it's the method I had originally read vs the two step process.
I've got a nitrile glove on my hand to work in the mixture, not bare hands.

I'll try that too. Glad I have an extra stock to play with. The original Truoil process takes a week or more. The author claimed he could do one in a day or faster with Armor All.

 

[Dr. Vette]

I'll try that too. Glad I have an extra stock to play with. The original Truoil process takes a week or more. The author claimed he could do one in a day or faster with Armor All.

It is MUCH faster, but I find it to end up with a glossier finish.
I've not tried a "less glossy" version of ArmorAll to see if that makes any difference at all. I don't use any on my cars, so I just used what I had laying around.

 

[Bob Wright]

It is MUCH faster, but I find it to end up with a glossier finish.
I've not tried a "less glossy" version of ArmorAll to see if that makes any difference at all. I don't use any on my cars, so I just used what I had laying around.

The owner of this one likes the glossy look. However I do have multiple processes to dull out the glossy to satin. It'd simply use the steel wool at finish or Birchwood Casey stock conditioner which easily takes that gloss back to a great satin sheen. Then apply a wax or furniture polish to add a layer of protection.
Edit to add:
The last 2 or so coats can be Tru oil only to shine it up.

 

[Bob Wright]

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