Is this a bad idea? Iβve been doing a lot of research but have found such mixed results. Iβm looking to find something low VOC.
Hello all, I'm fairly new to the world of woodworking. First project was to make my own butcher block counter, which came out very nice. I'm at the point where I want to finish it off. I'd like to put either tung or linseed oil on the wood because I like the color it brings out, but I also 1000% want to put poly as the final layer to fully seal the wood because this thing is going in a rental house and needs to stand up to the test of time and people who are not interested in the monthly upkeep of a countertop. If I let the oil dry completely (Ie for one week) can I put the water based poly over it?
Hello all,
Iβm new to woodworking and staining, and have purchased tung oil to use for sealing my work. I know itβs potentially combustible and should be handled with care. My question for the more experienced redditors is - what is your system for using, storing, and cleaning up after using Tung oil, or any other potentially dangerous wood sealer?
I built a walnut end table a few weeks ago and have spent the last two on βfinishingβ. I loved the sample images I found provided by Tung oil so thatβs the route I went. I also wasnβt in a rush so had plenty of time for it dry/cure/harden.
My steps taken: After finishing sanding I cleaned the surfaces and let it dry for a day juuuust to make sure it was perfectly dry. I had already moved the piece inside from the garage so it could acclimate a few days inside and come up to an appropriate temp for finishing.
I started with pure undiluted Tung oil. I now realize that itβs recommended to dilute it with some other agent to thin it out. I applied the oil, let it soak, applied more in the dry spots, let it soak, and did that a few times until the oil was evenly coated and not quickly drying out. After that last coat, I let it sit for a couple of hours before coming back with a dry cloth and wiping up the surface excess.
I then let that sit for two days. After this initial rest, I completed a light sand with a synthetic pad to smooth out the oil finish before putting on another coat of Tung.
I repeated the steps of applying a thin coat, letting it soak for an hour, then wiping off the excess and letting that rest for two days to give me a total number of 4 coats.
Since the surface wasnβt quickly absorbing anymore oil I felt I should stop.
Iβve read that most places recommended after the final coat, it may take 3-5 days for the oil to cure. People have commented that it can easily take a week with pure Tung oil.
Itβs been two weeks now since my last application, sitting in a controlled environment with a fan blowing around it for airflow, and I can still pick up the smell of oil and feel a bit is residual on my fingers.
How long has it taken others using pure Tung oil to cure/dry/harden? I again have no problem waiting, I just donβt want to βthinkβ itβs done because I waiting as long as the instructions told me and then mess the whole damn thing up :)
Thanks!
So I am making a couple of cutting boards for my friends for Christmas and I got to use tung oil for the first time on this project (usually I paint my projects). The first three boards I made came out just fine and the oil literally cured perfectly. However, for my last four boards, the tung oil I applied seemed to be too much for the board to handle. Instead of curing fully into the wood, I had excess oil on the outside of the board which cured over night and left the surfaces feeling very rough. I sanded it back down along with the juice grooves but it seems that there is still tung oil particles on the board itself. Can any of you guys think of a solution to this? I really don't want to have to start over again.
Tin pants are canvas pants that have been impregnated with oils and wax to make them more durable and water resistant.
One of the ingredients in this youtube recipe for tin pants is Formby's Tung Oil Finish, Low Gloss, https://www.amazon.com/Quart-Low-Gloss-Tung-Finish/dp/B00AY140AQ).
I'd like to make a DIY alternative to the Formby's Tung Oil Finish, as it seems a bit expensive and hard to source.
Based on what I've read so far, the main difference between Pure Tung Oil and Tung Oil Finish seems to be the addition of a varnish, and a thinner to increase penetration.
Thus, this recipe seems like it would be a workable alternative:
- tung oil
- spar varnish (Varathane, Ultimate Spar Urethane, https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-9241H-Classic-Outdoor-Urethane/dp/B000ZZYDLC)
- mineral spirits
Thoughts? Recommendations? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
What is the difference between tung oil, stain, Danish oil, and other finishes I missed? I have only ever used the standard stain and I don't have a good idea when to use what. Any suggestions on when to use each and the purpose?
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I'm currently finishing a table with 100% Tung Oil. I started with applying a diluted mixture with mineral spirits, building up the % of tung oil in each successive coat.
Nearing the end of my project I noted seeing these streaks that catch the light. I was pretty diligent about applying and wiping off the excess, so am not sure what caused them.
Are these likely to disappear over time? Or should I apply a layer of mineral spirits and do some wet sanding before reapplying. If I do reapply, any thoughts what I should do differently?
I have a credenza that I finished with tung oil a while ago (actual, 100% tung oil, not a tung oil finish). It looks great (I think I did about 4 or 5 coats originally), but it's time for a maintenance coat (I'm embarrassed to say that it's been about 2 years, so even a bit late).
Any tips on applying this maintenance coat? As far as I can tell from my online searching, no special prep is necessary, but does anyone rec a steel wool buffing first? I assume that since it's a wood oil, that's not necessary (it's not like it needs to adhere to the top coat?)? Any as far as I can tell one coat is likely enough at this point, but should I be paying attention to dry time and applying another coat if it's particularly short?
My final coat took quite a while to cure, so anticipate it will take a few days, but would love any recs on this 'maintenance coat.' Thanks!
