OK Guys tell me I'm mad - but I need to use a rifle I'm building for a varminting trip. Trouble is the stock is sanded but does not yet have a finish on it. Eventually it'll get a epoxy sealer with oil finish over the top, but thats not a quick job and I don't have time before the trip.

So - any ideas on what I could use (to prevent the wood getting handling marks/grease/staining etc) that will come off easy before I finish it for real ?

Thanks

Tentman,

I believe you answered your own question. Why not simply apply your epoxy sealer, go hunting and resume the finish regemen when you return? All will be covered and nothing temporary, wasted. Just an idea, didn't say a good one.

Luck,

Stephen

you could apply several coats of shellac in one day. Makes a nice filler.

When you are ready sand it off and add your oil.

Thanks Stephen, that is a good thought if I have the sanding to a high enough standard before I go . . . its hell sanding after the epoxy is on !

you could just wrap the stock with glad wrap or similar if it is not likely to be knocked around.
i have done this when i have a part built stock that i want to set the lop height of comb etc, just run several layers arround.
everyone will ask what the funky finish is that you have anyway!!!

greg

Laquer. The spray can sanding sealer is very handy. It dries super fast and sand off like chalk. You can remove it with acetone or lacquer thinner.

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Originally posted by Tentman:
Thanks Stephen, that is a good thought if I have the sanding to a high enough standard before I go . . . its hell sanding after the epoxy is on !

Oh boy, is it ever. I am not a fan of using any other temporary sealer than epoxy as there will still be some of the temporary sealer penetrating the wood no matter how well one cleans prior to the final sealer application. I believe you are on a correct track in using epoxy. It, to the best of my knowledge, is closest to waterproof as you will get for wood protection.

Luck,

Stephen