Am I taking too much tung oil off on my recoats? This is immediately after wiping off my 2nd coat, reluctant to leave anything thicker on it. reddit.com/gallery/s26vud
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πŸ‘€︎ u/guitarman63mm
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2022
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Just about finished this guy. Just needs some tung oil and a bench top and its ready for work. Very happy with the outcome…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Sephzilla
πŸ“…︎ Jan 06 2022
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My first real attempt at wood carving! Basswood with a Tung Oil and Renaissance Wax finish reddit.com/gallery/r0pmel
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πŸ‘€︎ u/UncleMillski
πŸ“…︎ Nov 23 2021
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MCM inspired chair - walnut and maple finished in tung oil reddit.com/gallery/rv8amp
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Flyguy281
πŸ“…︎ Jan 03 2022
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Black raccoon, piece of cedar finished with shou shugi ban and Tung oil reddit.com/gallery/rzc293
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πŸ‘€︎ u/IsleofVanCarver
πŸ“…︎ Jan 08 2022
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Built a table from gorgeous wormy chestnut. I used tung oil to finish and for 5 years it was great. Now it’s a bit sticky. What’s the best way to remedy this? reddit.com/gallery/ryf16g
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πŸ‘€︎ u/8heist
πŸ“…︎ Jan 07 2022
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Curvy little accent table I made. Spalted maple and tung oil finish. reddit.com/gallery/qxomj1
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πŸ‘€︎ u/redone67
πŸ“…︎ Nov 19 2021
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I got tired of falling over my son’s weights or finding them rusting in the driveway, so I made a home for them from scrap wood. I bought the larger dowel and the 1” j-hooks, and finished the whole thing with tung oil. reddit.com/gallery/rrih64
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Finished my first live edge slab! Walnut with lighter walnut inlays, finished with tung oil! reddit.com/gallery/s2c8p6
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πŸ‘€︎ u/MatthewScottAaron
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2022
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Merry Christmas everyone!!! Finally got the stock finished e assembled. Decided to go with 3 coats of tung oil followed by 3 coats of gel urethane. Hand burned with pyrography pen. Did a short test, gun itself still needs improvement but she have really good grip and fit with the stock. reddit.com/gallery/rnq5le
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πŸ‘€︎ u/khall_27
πŸ“…︎ Dec 24 2021
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Wee bit of flooding trashed most of my furniture. Decided it was significantly cheaper to just make a tv stand. 2x4s, plywood, and some screws. Bit of stain and tung oil to finish it off. It ain’t perfect, but sure as hell beats paying $400+ for a glorified coffee table. reddit.com/gallery/ru24q7
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Arctelis
πŸ“…︎ Jan 02 2022
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All cleaned up… forgot how good Tung oil is for 100 yr old heart pine
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πŸ‘€︎ u/jamespberz
πŸ“…︎ Dec 09 2021
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Just received my new zastava M70! On my fourth coat of tung oil on the wood, really bringing out those stripes and that shine! reddit.com/gallery/ryqnr0
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πŸ‘€︎ u/bambammoyer
πŸ“…︎ Jan 08 2022
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RS Associates Martini side table, found at Salvation Army for $12. Cleaned up, light sand, tung oil and … see final pic. reddit.com/gallery/qz4z6d
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πŸ‘€︎ u/SadieLynn1623
πŸ“…︎ Nov 21 2021
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First try at making a top. Cherry wood with tung oil reddit.com/gallery/s2jn1l
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πŸ‘€︎ u/redtenor
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2022
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Has anyone here used tung oil for finishing walls/floors?

Is this a bad idea? I’ve been doing a lot of research but have found such mixed results. I’m looking to find something low VOC.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Plutonicuss
πŸ“…︎ Dec 29 2021
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Baby posting boxes and first time using tung oil. 10/10 would finish with again reddit.com/gallery/rjtqhe
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Finished Chessboards. Routed out walnut, filled with epoxy, tung oil coverage. Pieces are maple and walnut and weighted, which really makes them feel good. Thanks to all the advice on how to finish this! reddit.com/gallery/rpw7lh
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Can you poly over tung or linseed oil on butcher block?

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?

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πŸ‘€︎ u/sydsquidmoocow
πŸ“…︎ Dec 22 2021
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Sealed my desktop with 2 coats of Tung oil. It looks and feels great. Should I put a third coat or would it not do much? reddit.com/gallery/rgxvkd
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πŸ‘€︎ u/CdrRed_beard
πŸ“…︎ Dec 15 2021
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Picked up two (!) Of these walnut highboys by HPL. They need refinishing. My usual MO would be to sand (being mindful of veneer), and then apply tung and teak oil to let the natural grain show. But wondering about other approaches – stains, toned laquers, etc. reddit.com/gallery/r16dmb
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πŸ‘€︎ u/SadieLynn1623
πŸ“…︎ Nov 24 2021
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Surplus ZpapM70 Ak-47 7.62x39 M76 Grip Pure Tung oil
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πŸ‘€︎ u/SnakKeBlizkin
πŸ“…︎ Jan 09 2022
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Rocking Bicycle for my 1-year-old's Christmas present! Maple and mahogany, assembled with dowels, glue, and a few pocket screws. Finished with pure Tung oil. Turned out better than I hoped!
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πŸ‘€︎ u/mechgingeneer
πŸ“…︎ Dec 24 2021
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In the Winter, Phan Tung, Oil on canvas, Impressionism, 2021
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πŸ‘€︎ u/H-Artistdom
πŸ“…︎ Jan 11 2022
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Made some knives. Cherry brass old saw blades and epoxy. Finished with tung oil reddit.com/gallery/s054z6
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πŸ‘€︎ u/MacGregor303
πŸ“…︎ Jan 09 2022
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Proper application and handling of Tung oil.

Hello all,

I’m new to woodworking and staining, and have purchased tung oil to use for sealing my work. I know it’s 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?

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πŸ‘€︎ u/WhoseTheDoctor99
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2022
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Yet another Tung Oil question!

I built a walnut end table a few weeks ago and have spent the last two on β€œfinishing”. I loved the sample images I found provided by Tung oil so that’s the route I went. I also wasn’t 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 it’s 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 wasn’t quickly absorbing anymore oil I felt I should stop.

I’ve 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.

It’s 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 don’t want to β€œthink” it’s done because I waiting as long as the instructions told me and then mess the whole damn thing up :)

Thanks!

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πŸ‘€︎ u/stranger_dngr
πŸ“…︎ Dec 27 2021
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pure tung oil finish update: i think it’s finally turned a corner?! so another few coats to be safe i guess 🀣
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πŸ‘€︎ u/weareshura
πŸ“…︎ Nov 15 2021
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update: pure tung oil finish, it’s finally working?!?
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πŸ‘€︎ u/weareshura
πŸ“…︎ Nov 15 2021
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I made a kitchen helper for my 3 yo son. All hand tools, maple with Tung oil. imgur.com/GX1tmI7
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πŸ‘€︎ u/neopork
πŸ“…︎ Dec 17 2021
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How to even out the colour of walnut veneer treated with tung oil
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Two_Tun
πŸ“…︎ Dec 29 2021
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Black Walnut "Fijord" Coffee Table in Pure Tung Oil With a French Polish reddit.com/gallery/r6tqv2
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πŸ‘€︎ u/zbobet2012
πŸ“…︎ Dec 02 2021
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Help Needed On Tung Oil Issue

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.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/ECor40
πŸ“…︎ Dec 24 2021
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DIY recipe for Formby's Tung Oil Finish?

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:

  1. tung oil
  2. spar varnish (Varathane, Ultimate Spar Urethane, https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-9241H-Classic-Outdoor-Urethane/dp/B000ZZYDLC)
  3. mineral spirits

Thoughts? Recommendations? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/crasch4
πŸ“…︎ Dec 26 2021
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The difference between Polyeurathane and Tung oil endnote a plywood edge.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/RobbyPounse
πŸ“…︎ Aug 25 2021
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My first coffee table using recycled plywood, ripped, cut and assembled into a herringbone pattern and finished with Tung Oil. Would love your feedback. reddit.com/gallery/ou79g2
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What is the difference between tung oil, stain, Danish oil, and other finishes I missed?

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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πŸ‘€︎ u/GrimDesignsNP
πŸ“…︎ Dec 18 2021
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Applying Tung Oil - White Streaks that catch the light

https://imgur.com/a/qb9xbk3

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?

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πŸ‘€︎ u/AnnualSquare714
πŸ“…︎ Dec 04 2021
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Refinishing A Zpap Walnut Set To Serbian RED πŸ‘» method Pure Tung oil no stain. reddit.com/gallery/rqq2r0
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πŸ‘€︎ u/SnakKeBlizkin
πŸ“…︎ Dec 28 2021
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Second pair of earrings made for the lady. Zebrawood w. Tung oil/varnish blend
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Plothound
πŸ“…︎ Dec 07 2021
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Made chess board by routing/chiseling into walnut and backfilling with epoxy. Sanded like crazy-how do I finish it? I like tung oil because how it makes walnut pop, but not sure what that’ll do to the epoxy. Maybe a clear coat of epoxy. Can I roll that on so it’s not a super thick layer? Any advice?
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Update on DIY AK furniture, grip next. No particular style just comfortable. Wood is Padauk with tung oil rubbed in. reddit.com/gallery/qzzmtz
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My first real attempt at wood carving! Basswood with a Tung Oil and Renaissance Wax finish - not me reddit.com/gallery/r0pmel
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πŸ‘€︎ u/69gfunk69
πŸ“…︎ Nov 24 2021
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Why can’t I find high gloss Formby’s tung oil? Is there a substitute?
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πŸ‘€︎ u/jtrick18
πŸ“…︎ Dec 09 2021
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Cedar & Sapele mug with Watco Tung Oil finish. I'm wondering if I can put shellac over the Tung oil to give it more durability? Any advice appreciated.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/aeratedbutthole
πŸ“…︎ Nov 02 2021
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First time trying lots of things: splines, rounded miters, and slide-out lid. Cedar + maple, finished with tung oil. Bottom and top are stained plywood. Tips appreciated. reddit.com/gallery/r3lfv3
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πŸ‘€︎ u/tolstoy-anarchist
πŸ“…︎ Nov 27 2021
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Applying tung oil to my chess board. v.redd.it/5p7njmfbbob71
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πŸ‘€︎ u/MiracleWhipB4Mayo
πŸ“…︎ Jul 17 2021
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Annual Maintenance on Tung Oil Piece

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!

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