Thanks Jason,
Points noted.
If anyone has a specific suggestion on a top notch degreaser to use prior to applying the finish coat I am all eyes & ears.
As one that is new to the addiction I may tend to over do on the research. But after screwing up the finish on the stock three times and redoing it following Bill's methods, I figure I best take the time to make something that I will be truly pleased with every time I go into the field. I would love to get good enough at this to feel proud to gift one to my closest friend. I can't imagine a finer feeling then to have someone crack a trophy Ungulate with a rifle you built with your own two hands with one shot. Unless you have the pleasure of slamming it yourself!
Thanks for all your support!
Jim