So I think I'm going to refinish the stock on my rough beech K31. Apparently the original finish was an amber shellac. I'm not much of a wood worker but my understanding is as far as water resistance and durability go, shellac might not be all that ideal of a choice. I'm not such a purist that I feel like I can't use something different.
In the past I've used formby's low gloss tung oil on a sks stock and was quite pleased with how it looks. I'm assuming it is some sort of polyurethane blend and pretty durable and protective. I've also heard good things about tru-oil which is some sort of linseed oil finish. Some people say its harder and more water resistant than the tung/poly stuff, some the other way around.
I'm curious what you guys think. Have I underrated the protective ability of shellac? Would my formby's tung or tru-oil linseed be better?
In the past I've used formby's low gloss tung oil on a sks stock and was quite pleased with how it looks. I'm assuming it is some sort of polyurethane blend and pretty durable and protective. I've also heard good things about tru-oil which is some sort of linseed oil finish. Some people say its harder and more water resistant than the tung/poly stuff, some the other way around.
I'm curious what you guys think. Have I underrated the protective ability of shellac? Would my formby's tung or tru-oil linseed be better?