October 9, 20205 yr Popular Post comment_244793 So I've used tung oil finish the Minwax tun oil brand.... for a finish. That of course is what Lowes had on hand and it was the least expensive. Either way this is the second application of the finish. I completely forgot about my buffing wheel so that will get some new life and new use.... Yes it's a harbor freight buffing wheel and it works quite well I just have to bolt it down to the bench. in the short run of things I also have the next three projects lined up after I finish the purple hearts. A myrtle wood blank a maple blank and a padauk blank. Thought Id never be working with that stuff again but I liked the orange coloring. Either way. I think even with the longer drying times of the tung oil I think I like it over the mineral oil. I know I shouldn't have used it on the exotic woods but its working. I'll probably be applying a 3rd coat after the second dries. Report
October 10, 20205 yr comment_244815 Nice! I think you'll find those rounded blanks are a lot easier to get to the bowl! Report
October 10, 20205 yr Author comment_244817 Yea the new band saw blade did that for me worked nicely. I'm honestly liking the tung oil more than the mineral oil. Report
October 11, 20205 yr comment_244928 Minwax Tung Oil Finish is not really tung oil. It's a blend of varnish and some oil, probably linseed and over half petroleum distillates (paint thinners that evaporate away) https://www.minwax.com/document/SDS/en/US/027426475007 https://www.popularwoodworking.com/finishing/oil-finishes-their-history-and-use/ Report
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