New luger grips

drbuster · 08-03-2002, 10:19 AM

Just acquired a new set of unfinished walnut grips. What is the best way to finish them? Linseed oil? Stain? Dull varnish? Would appreciate the experts view. [img]confused.gif[/img]

wterrell · 08-03-2002, 12:28 PM

I am no expert. And with this in mind, read on.

These grips are new and not original so I would treat them differently than old grips. Stain them to suit your fancy and then use polyurethane until you reach the gloss that you desire. The stuff will soak into the wood and seal them forever. And polyurethane is clear, so it will not cloud the stain that you have applied.

Just my 2Ã?Â¢ worth.

drbuster · 08-03-2002, 03:19 PM

Thanks Wes, I think that is very "expert" advice. I would not have thought of the polyurethane. Many thanks.

Herb · 08-03-2002, 06:41 PM

While the polyurethane would look nice, I would do a hot linseed oil hand rub job. I did that once on a gunstock and it was really nice and also helped preserve the wood. It is a lot work rubbing with the palms of your hands but the results are worth it.

Hugh · 08-04-2002, 12:31 AM

I use Watco Danish Oil Finish. It is made of Tung Oil which is better than Linseed Oil.For stains I prefer Pilkington's Classic Spirit Stain. The Watco can be obtained at your local paint or hardware store, the stain from Brownells. <img src="graemlins/soapbox.gif" border="0" alt="[soapbox]" />

Luke · 08-04-2002, 09:00 AM

Have never used Watco on grips, but I use it to create a hand-rubbed finish on jewelry boxes. It leaves a beautiful warm glow when rubbed with a cloth. And, it is durable.

Lugerdoc · 08-04-2002, 09:21 AM

Herb, I like the Watco's myself and it is available with a Walnut stain alread mixed in, if you perfer. Tom H.

wterrell · 08-04-2002, 01:57 PM

Luke, please check your private messages.

08-03-2002, 10:19 AM	#1
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	New luger grips Just acquired a new set of unfinished walnut grips. What is the best way to finish them? Linseed oil? Stain? Dull varnish? Would appreciate the experts view. [img]confused.gif[/img]

08-03-2002, 12:28 PM	#2
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am no expert. And with this in mind, read on. These grips are new and not original so I would treat them differently than old grips. Stain them to suit your fancy and then use polyurethane until you reach the gloss that you desire. The stuff will soak into the wood and seal them forever. And polyurethane is clear, so it will not cloud the stain that you have applied. Just my 2Ã?Â¢ worth. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

08-03-2002, 06:41 PM	#4
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	While the polyurethane would look nice, I would do a hot linseed oil hand rub job. I did that once on a gunstock and it was really nice and also helped preserve the wood. It is a lot work rubbing with the palms of your hands but the results are worth it. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

08-04-2002, 12:31 AM	#5
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I use Watco Danish Oil Finish. It is made of Tung Oil which is better than Linseed Oil.For stains I prefer Pilkington's Classic Spirit Stain. The Watco can be obtained at your local paint or hardware store, the stain from Brownells. <img src="graemlins/soapbox.gif" border="0" alt="[soapbox]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-04-2002, 09:00 AM	#6
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Have never used Watco on grips, but I use it to create a hand-rubbed finish on jewelry boxes. It leaves a beautiful warm glow when rubbed with a cloth. And, it is durable. __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

08-03-2002, 03:19 PM	#3
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Thanks Wes, I think that is very "expert" advice. I would not have thought of the polyurethane. Many thanks.

08-04-2002, 09:21 AM	#7
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Herb, I like the Watco's myself and it is available with a Walnut stain alread mixed in, if you perfer. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-04-2002, 01:57 PM	#8
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Luke, please check your private messages. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------