Popular Post AndrewB Posted October 9, 2020 Popular Post Report Posted October 9, 2020 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. HandyDan, p_toad, lew and 3 others 6 Quote
lew Posted October 10, 2020 Report Posted October 10, 2020 Nice! I think you'll find those rounded blanks are a lot easier to get to the bowl! Cal 1 Quote
AndrewB Posted October 10, 2020 Author Report Posted October 10, 2020 Yea the new band saw blade did that for me worked nicely. I'm honestly liking the tung oil more than the mineral oil. p_toad and Cal 2 Quote
kmealy Posted October 11, 2020 Report Posted October 11, 2020 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/ Cal 1 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.