well I think I'm past that option right now. just put the first coat of tru-oil on. can always do it later if I don't like the way it works. thanks for the suggestion though.
I have another stock just like this one that I can try that style on.
will post pics as soon as I get the tru-oil off my hands.

the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
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