Has anyone ever tried CPES epoxy on a rifle stock? It is a super thin epoxy sealer used for boats. I used it once on a bass boat rebuild and it soaked into the wood about as good as any thinned finish. I gave the left over epoxy to my brother for one of his boat projects, but I think that would make a great sealer, pore filler for a stock. Would an oil finish work over epoxy?
I have and found it a real messy way to go with problems due to the short pot life. Very slow curing, 24-48 hour, epoxies are the best combination of workability and toughness in service.
Using an oil finish on top gives you a super easily repaired finish that looks just like oil.
