Two lovely walnut Stocks from Theoben break-barrels have come in to have their dry, lackluster appearance rectified…

Starting point stock#1

…stripped of finish…

…and after first coat of Alkanet oil RHS..

…and LHS.

Starting point stock#2

Finish stripped RHS…

…and LHS…

…after first coat of alkanet LHS…

…and RHS.

Contrast between wood and grain will be built up with several more coats of alkanet oil prior to final sealing with walnut oil.