Birch Laminate M14S stock

[w squared]

Well...my quest for a skookum laminate M14 stock has finally come to a successful conclusion. Thanks to a helpful CGN'er, I found a place that would make me the stock I was lusting after.

It's sitting at home now, waiting for my return. I also picked up a matching handguard instead of the plastic factory jobbie. It's a lovely natural/black combination. Much like the Boyd's pepper laminate that we can't get anymore.

My question now is how to finish it. Given that it's a laminate stock, I'm aware that it doesn't require the same degree of protection from moisture that a walnut stock does, but can those of you with more experience finishing these provide me with some guidance?

 

[Camo tung]

Well...my quest for a skookum laminate M14 stock has finally come to a successful conclusion. Thanks to a helpful CGN'er, I found a place that would make me the stock I was lusting after.

It's sitting at home now, waiting for my return. I also picked up a matching handguard instead of the plastic factory jobbie. It's a lovely natural/black combination. Much like the Boyd's pepper laminate that we can't get anymore.

My question now is how to finish it. Given that it's a laminate stock, I'm aware that it doesn't require the same degree of protection from moisture that a walnut stock does, but can those of you with more experience finishing these provide me with some guidance?

Would you mind posting a picture of the unfinished stock along with the manufacturer's contact info?

I'm curious as to what other options I have for my own.

thanks,

 

[Grizzlypeg]

I am about ready to finish a Boyd's pepper laminate stock, and the advice I got on the gunsmithing forum (take a look at the pictures) leads me back to Birchwood Casey Tru Oil.

 

[Assyrian]

You don't want to use the pepper stock. Send it too me....

 

[44Bore]

Several coats of satin wipe-on poly after a thorough sanding does a nice job on the laminates--save the hand rubbed oil finish for a real walnut stock.

44Bore