Good point Max,
I found this to be quite helpful in explaining a lot of the commercially available " Tung Oil finishes"
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Good point Max,
I found this to be quite helpful in explaining a lot of the commercially available " Tung Oil finishes"
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So from that article, I gather that oil/varnish blends aren't all that bad. I've been using Minwax, cuz that's what I've got, and knew it wasn't pure, but it seems to do a nice job.
I've read that cutting the first coat with a virgin lacquer thinner will help carry it into the grain better.
wdwrx, you might find this interesting to read also if you are using poly.
Any time you finish with tung oil, it's good to let it dry for 4-5 days. Again, make sure it is 100% pure tung oil...not a blend. Once it hardens, and this is something you will not find on any of the forums, seal it with wax. Any furniture wax will do. Just put a glob of it in a piece of an old t-shirt and simply apply it in short circular strokes. Allow it to dry and then buff it with a soft cloth. It will preserve the satin sheen of the tung oil but give you a smooth, hard surface that will be water repellent. Good luck!