finishing up a set of grips....need help

[rozziboy18]

hey guys,
this is my first go round on finishing wood. in this case i had a old set of kimber laminated grips that were checkered. i decided to file and sand them smooth




i made it this far and i dont know what to use, the process, or how to finish them.
any info would be nice thanks guys

 

[1SOW]

A number of options are available, but I've had good luck with 1st an oil base polyurethane 'stain' in the color you like; then an oil base polyurethane in whichever finish you want---satin, semi-gloss, gloss, matte, etc.

A traditional oil finish like Watco or Tung Oil can also do a nice job.

Color will depend on the wood you are staining/oiling. The only place you could 'test for color' is on the inside of the grip.

 

[rozziboy18]

thanks i think im going to go with tung oil. it seems to have the least discoloration. i realy like the grey laminate grips and dont want to change the color just yet. who know maybe one day ill go ebony with them

 

[rozziboy18]

finished tung oil

 

[1SOW]

They look good. Do you have a pic with them on the pistol?

 

[EMC45]

They look nice. Do the grip screws stick up over the grips now though?