JJ;<BR> This is a long thread and I've skimmed over parts of it, so if this has been mentioned, I didn't see it. If you use an oil finish like True Oil be sure and let the first coat dry thouroughly. No matter how heavy or light you apply that first coat, set the gun aside in a dry warm place for at least a couple days before you add a second coat. If the first coat is not completely dry when you add the second the finish will gum up and you will never get the finish to harden properly.<P>Dan Johnson