*2holer:
Your stock work looks very nice...!...
I had sent you a PM, but I guess you didn't see it...?.....With MinWax it is very easy to lighten the stained wood if you wish, or to darken with more stain if desired....I use acetone to lighten as needed.....
Yes MinWax is an oil based stain....I've been using MinWax for many years and like the finish and colors it produces.
*Mark, thanks, I have also used the 'Dark Walnut' stain that you mentioned above, especially on some older rifles which had that color.....after curing, I steel wool with 0000 and then add the final satin or gloss clear coat finish, whichever the customer or I want, depending on who's gun it is......of course the final carnuba waxing is intensive depending on the desired final finish....
Here's a few I did with different color variations as required.....As with all stains the color changes with the light conditions......i.e. indoor light vs. outdoor natural light, photo light and so on.........
Winchester 38-55...MinWax Red Mahogany....
Early Fox A Grade MinWax Red Mahogany.....
Top gun is a 16 Ga. L.C. with MinWax Dark Walnut....
Bottom gun is a 16 ga Sterly with MinWax Red Mahogany....
L.C. Smith 16 bore hammer gun with MinWax Red Mahogany....
Same 16 hammer gun, different light....
