Showing off my refinished cricket II stock

[GeronimoKY]

After I cracked the finish last hunting season out in the rain and snow I decided to do away with the factory look and go for a much better appearance. I sanded every little detail and worked hard to make sure it was perfect before I began staining. Used a dark walnut stain and let it soak in to define the grain. I sealed it inside and out using a satin polyurethane. Several coats with light sanding in between revealed the beauty the factory varnish was hiding. I usually seal with tru oil but decided I didn’t want the super glossy look for this one. I’m beyond happy with the end result. I’ll add a couple pics of my other stocks that I’ve done with tru oil so you can see the difference. 

 

[dizzums]

all of them are lookin good ...

 

[douger]

very nice its sure is nice when you start to see the really nice wood grains come out. did few stocks also

 

[Ranchibi]

Very nice work...nice grain you brought out of hiding!

 

[MP44]

Nice!

 

[TiredRooster]

You did a wonderful job. They look very good!!! Amazing what you did with that Marauder stock.

 

[mcoulter]

Excellent work!

 

[Brent]

Very nice work, with great results.

 

[Scotty1]

Very nice! I’m in the middle of stripping my crown stock as I’m looking to bring out some of the grain. Its not a particularly nice piece of wood, but I’m sure it can and will look better. Thanks for sharing yours!