03-31-2013, 09:31 AM
David,
Tung oil is essentially varnish and has been used as a wood finish forever. Successive coats with a light sanding in between will result in a very nice finish. Springfield used boiled linseed oil on the Garands and the manufacturer of your (AK?) probably used the same.
Tom
Tung oil is essentially varnish and has been used as a wood finish forever. Successive coats with a light sanding in between will result in a very nice finish. Springfield used boiled linseed oil on the Garands and the manufacturer of your (AK?) probably used the same.
Tom
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