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product_id: 6462963
title: "Birchwood Casey Fast-Drying Long-Lasting Water-Resistant Oil-Based Tru-Oil Stock Finish Bottle, 3 Ounce"
brand: "birchwood casey"
price: "KSh3518"
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# Natural linseed & oils blend Water-resistant finish Fast-drying in 5 mins Birchwood Casey Fast-Drying Long-Lasting Water-Resistant Oil-Based Tru-Oil Stock Finish Bottle, 3 Ounce

**Brand:** birchwood casey
**Price:** KSh3518
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your wood game with the pro’s choice for flawless, fast, and durable finishes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Birchwood Casey Fast-Drying Long-Lasting Water-Resistant Oil-Based Tru-Oil Stock Finish Bottle, 3 Ounce by birchwood casey
- **How much does it cost?** KSh3518 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/6462963-birchwood-casey-fast-drying-long-lasting-water-resistant-oil-based)

## Best For

- birchwood casey enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted birchwood casey brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Fast Drying:** Unique linseed & natural oils formula dries within 5 minutes, so you’re back to action faster.
- • **Effortless Application:** Smooth, wipe-on formula penetrates deeply—perfect for DIY pros and perfectionists alike.
- • **Enduring Water Resistance:** Protects your prized wood from moisture damage without yellowing or cracking over time.
- • **Trusted Legacy Since 1948:** Preferred by gunsmiths and collectors for over 30 years—join the elite finishing club.
- • **Rich, Deep Wood Enhancement:** Brings out the natural grain and warmth of fine woods with a long-lasting, tough finish.

## Overview

Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil is a 3-ounce, fast-drying, water-resistant oil-based finish blending linseed and natural oils. Designed for gun stocks and fine wood, it enhances grain depth while preventing clouding, yellowing, or cracking. Trusted by professionals since 1948, it offers a durable, easy-to-apply finish that lasts for years and resists moisture damage.

## Description

TRU OIL GUN STOCK FINISH There is no better oil finish! Birchwood Casey Tru-oil gun stock finish has been the professional’s choice for gun stock finishing for more than 30 years. Its unique blend of linseed and other natural oils dries fast, resists water damage and will not cloud, yellow or crack with age. Excellent as a sealer for under butt plates, recoil pads and in inletted actions to prevent stock damage. KEY FEATURES: - Gun stock finish of choice, by professionals for over 30 years; - Unique blend of linseed and other natural oils; - Resists water damage and will not cloud, yellow, or crack; BIRCHWOOD CASEY Since 1948, serious shooters, avid collectors and professional gunsmiths have relied on Birchwood Casey for shooting and gun care products; Birchwood Casey has pioneered innovative products with an unwavering dedication to quality.

Review: My Absolute FAVORITE Finish for Gun Stocks, Guitar Parts, Furniture and More! - I absolutely LOVE Birchwood Casey's TruOil! I've used it on gun stocks, knife handles and even expensive guitar parts (bodies & necks) with incredible results! It's a fantastic, easy-to-apply, transparent hardening finish that levels very well, cures fully in just a few days and can be applied by sponge, rag or truly "by hand" with your fingers. There's even have an aerosol version available that works very well for larger, flat surfaces! My personal favorite is the bare hand technique...I finished the guitar neck in the picture below by rubbing the coats in with my fingers and lightly sanding between the coats. Built up quickly and came out great! Fewer and thinner coats will create a more satin finish, while more generous application and/or an increased number of coats can develop a deep gloss finish that rivals most professional sprayed finishes for depth and smoothness! TruOil dries harder than most polymerized varnishes, making it very durable and wear resistant, but if it is ever damaged, it is easily repaired by sanding lightly and adding additional layers of TruOil or spot finishing if the area is small enough. Furthermore, TruOil is one of the more transparent finishes out there (very minimal tinting effect on lighter woods) and it really makes figured wood grain "pop" visually in ways that wipe-on poly and similar finishes don't. It also goes a long way, so a small bottle can easily do a couple gun stocks or other wooden parts. All in all, TruOil is among the best looking, most durable and easiest to work with DIY finishes out there! Highly recommended!
Review: Great gun stock finish - Followed directions. Went on easy. Dried pretty quick. Great finish.

## Features

- NEW LOOK FOR YOUR GUN - Birchwood Casey gun stock finish has unique blend of linseed and natural oils dries fast and will not cloud, yellow or crack with age. It fulfills everything you need to finish a new stock or to refinish an old stock
- RICH EVEN COLOR - Brings out the richness and beauty of fine woods gives you a tough, long-lasting finish. Resists water damage and will not cloud, yellow, or crack, unique blend of linseed and natural oils dries fast and will not cloud
- EASY TO APPLY - Use a clean cloth or wood stain brush to apply the oil in the direction of the grain. The special formula allows it to deeply penetrate wood pores within 5 minutes of application and create rich, warm glow
- LONG-LASTING - Birchwood Casey Tru-oil gun stock finish products don't expire until they are opened. So they do not have a printed date on them. Use by date after opening the cap is 5 years.
- BEST SHOOTING GEAR - Since 1948, serious shooters, avid collectors and professional gunsmiths have relied on Birchwood Casey for shooting and gun care products; Birchwood Casey has pioneered innovative products with an unwavering dedication to quality
- 3fl oz
- Plastic Bottle

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001I14QUU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,681 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #21 in Gun Lubrication |
| Brand Name | Birchwood Casey |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,964) |
| Date First Available | June 30, 2007 |
| Included Components | see descritption |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.4 x 3.74 x 1.34 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.6 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Birchwood Casey |
| Material | Other |
| Model Name | Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil Stock Finish 3 ounce |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Part Number | BC-23123 |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | 3 FLOZ BOTTLE |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Warranty Description | See Manufacturer |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Anyone used this for guitar necks? How many coats would 3 ounces get me? Thanks!**
A: I did 10 coats on an entire Les Paul, body and neck, with 3 ounces.  To get the best effect use very thin coats and let dry for at least 8 hours between coats.  This helps the wood grain really stand out.

**Q: What is the point of sanding between applications?**
A: The point of sanding between coats of Tru-Oil is to remove imperfections such as runs, tiny bubbles, etc. 
If there are runs, I use 400 grit sandpaper. Otherwise I use 0000 steel wool.

**Q: How dark would this turn unfinished maple?**
A: An old trick, moisten your finger tip and touch the wood. Then imagine more depth and richer color. Maple will not turn dark. Try the the wet finger you'll see the color. Mineral oil will give gloss no color enrichment. Watco oil will give color but no gloss So you need to ask yourself what kind of finish are you looking for? Lastly grab a piece of maple and experiment. If you playing with a cutting board then it's block oil or mineral oil.

**Q: Is this considered food safe for use on kitchen knife scales?**
A: Tru Oil isn't considered food safe, although I fall to see how it would come into contact with the food being prepared. If this is a major concern then I would use stablized wood or a resin based handle material

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Absolute FAVORITE Finish for Gun Stocks, Guitar Parts, Furniture and More!
*by T***T on March 13, 2016*

I absolutely LOVE Birchwood Casey's TruOil! I've used it on gun stocks, knife handles and even expensive guitar parts (bodies & necks) with incredible results! It's a fantastic, easy-to-apply, transparent hardening finish that levels very well, cures fully in just a few days and can be applied by sponge, rag or truly "by hand" with your fingers. There's even have an aerosol version available that works very well for larger, flat surfaces! My personal favorite is the bare hand technique...I finished the guitar neck in the picture below by rubbing the coats in with my fingers and lightly sanding between the coats. Built up quickly and came out great! Fewer and thinner coats will create a more satin finish, while more generous application and/or an increased number of coats can develop a deep gloss finish that rivals most professional sprayed finishes for depth and smoothness! TruOil dries harder than most polymerized varnishes, making it very durable and wear resistant, but if it is ever damaged, it is easily repaired by sanding lightly and adding additional layers of TruOil or spot finishing if the area is small enough. Furthermore, TruOil is one of the more transparent finishes out there (very minimal tinting effect on lighter woods) and it really makes figured wood grain "pop" visually in ways that wipe-on poly and similar finishes don't. It also goes a long way, so a small bottle can easily do a couple gun stocks or other wooden parts. All in all, TruOil is among the best looking, most durable and easiest to work with DIY finishes out there! Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gun stock finish
*by I***Y on November 2, 2025*

Followed directions. Went on easy. Dried pretty quick. Great finish.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good results on a wooden fountain pen
*by F***R on July 13, 2013*

I bought a fountain pen a couple of years ago that was supposed to have come with a gloss finish. It did not. In fact, it did not appear to have any finish on it at all. I saved the pen and thought that I might refinish it someday. Then I came across the Tru-Oil. I had used this stuff clear back in the 1970s on a .22 cal. Wards Western Field rifle. I remembered it having done a pretty good job on the rifle so I tried it again, but this time on the fountain pen. The barrel and cap of the fountain pen are made of California Buckeye Burl. This appears to be a type of precious hardwood that looks a lot like marble. If you get a good enough finish on it, then it definitely looks like marble or maybe even better. One drawback to the wood in the pen is that it does contain some pits and other flaws. Probably for this reason, it took several coats of Tru-Oil to do the job. Multiple coats of Tru-Oil will eventually fill most imperfections in the wood. I used the index finger on my right hand to apply the Tru-Oil. I used fine steel wool between coats. I'm not sure of the coarseness of the steel wool because it just said "finest" on the package in English and then some other things in other languages. The trick to getting a beautiful finish seems to be first to get the wood completely filled and then to apply the top coat evenly. The top coat was very tricky for me and I had to do it over a couple of times to get the finish that I really wanted. I think the trick is to rub the Tru-Oil on very quickly and as thin as possible. You can feel the Tru-Oil quickly getting tacky. It sets up very quickly. Keep your finger moving and use the least amount of finish as possible. With practice, you can level the finish by skimming your finger quickly and lightly over it. But don't try to do this too long when the finish starts to get tacky. The grain of the wood in the pen I finished with Tru-Oil has a translucent 3-dimensional look. Some of the grain looks 1/16" - 1/8" deep. This reminds me of looking at the designs inside glass playing marbles that we had when we were kids. We were good at playing marbles and we had about a gallon of them saved up at one time that we had won in marble games at school during recess and lunch hour. The top coat of Tru-Oil on the pen is extremely high gloss. It's as smooth and bright as glass or even better. I have an Eastman mandolin that has a lacquer-over-spirit-varnish finish on the maple wood back of it. The maple on the back of the mandolin is flamed maple, like a lot of violins and some guitars. The finish on the mandolin has this same 3-dimensional look. I'm waiting to see how well the Tru-Oil finish holds up on the fountain pen. Fingers produce acid and oils and it will be interesting to see how this affects the Tru-Oil. At any rate, the finish looks very good and this is only the second time I've used the Tru-Oil. I think doing a gunstock should be easier than doing a classic fountain pen. If there is anything that could use improvement with the Tru-Oil, it would probably be that it could flow out a little more easily. I like the idea that it dries fast (you are supposed to be able to apply the next coat after 2-3 hours), but I find it a little difficult to flow it out evenly on a surface like this fountain pen. Anyway, the finish on the pen turned out very good, I think. It's interesting to see all the applications that people are using the Tru-Oil for besides gunstocks.

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