How to Apply Pure Tung Oil to Wood (the right way)

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7 жыл бұрын

Tutorial on how to use 100% pure tung oil wood finish the right way. See list of Tung Oils that are not 100% pure tung oil below. I have seen several videos showing how to do it the so many ways, most aren’t even done with pure tung oil and decided I better show how I do it.
Two notes I did not say in the video:
1 - I only dilute the second coat on very dense woods with high Janka Hardness ratings. On most domestic woods, I go straight to undiluted on the second coat (i.e. walnut, soft maple, cherry).
2 - After the piece has cured for about a week, I burnish it with abrasive pads, then you can leave it like that or wax it.
Link to the 100% Pure Tung Oil I use: www.woodcraft.com/products/wo...
Now you can use the finish above without diluting it if you want to, to be green or nonhazardous (i.e. using it on a cutting board). If you want to dilute it with an alternative to mineral spirits use orange oil.
I have only heard of people doing this, I haven’t done it myself. So if you do this method please leave a comment below letting me know if you like it or prefer something else.
Many labels make it seem like you are getting pure tung oil (natural oil) when you are not (synthetic oil), some finishes say tung oil on the label and don’t even contain any tung oil in them. A general way to tell is if it smells like varnish, it is varnish. But if you haven’t smelled tung oil before it can be hard to know what the difference is. So for your convenience, here is a list of “tung oil” finishes that are not 100% pure tung oil.
Common brands of finish that are wiping varnish (not pure tung oil):
• Formby’s Tung Oil Finish
• Zar Wipe-on Tung Oil
• Val-Oil
• Hope’s Tung Oil Varnish
• Gillespie Tung Oil
• Waterlox
• General Finishes’ Sealacell
• General Finishes’ Arm R Seal
• Daly’s ProFin
• Jasco Tung Oil
• Common brands of finish that are oil/varnish blends:
• Watco Danish Oil
• Deft Danish Oil
• Behlen Danish Oil
• Maloof Finish
• Behr Scandinavian Tung Oil Finish
• Minwax Tung Oil Finish
• Minwax Antique Oil Finish
• Velvit Oil
• Behlen Salad Bowl Finish
• Behlen Teak Oil
• Watco Teak Oil
Read the whole article: What the Finishing Manufacturers Don’t Tell You www.popularwoodworking.com/tec...
Music by Vienna Ditto, “Oh Josephine” and “Whatever Comes My Way”, used under a Common Creative Attribution License creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Check them out at viennaditto.com/

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@theoptimisticmetalhead7787 Жыл бұрын

You didn't have to go this hard on the music my guy. It is WILDLY good. Love it.

@joeidaho5938 2 жыл бұрын

Pure tung oil actually will not go bad. No need to worry about that part. Linseed oil can go rancid but not tung oil. I think you're going way too fast with coats. Gotta let the tung oil cure....which can take up to a week, between coats. if you let it cure and truly harden between coats, you'll get some depth in the finish. if you just do coats each hour, you just end up with one well-absorbed coat...and that's it. The finish will have very very little thickness, in the end, as nothing hardened or cured between your so-called "coats".

@aaqilian5.085 Жыл бұрын

If you know so goddamned much, why you watching this ‘how to’ video? Just to insert your unsolicited opinions? To show how super superior you are? Eat shit, mungo 🖕🏾

@joshkerr6452 5 жыл бұрын

At risk of contradicting everyone else, I quite liked the background music. Great tutorial. Something I needed since I just picked up woodworking again after 12 years.

@JohnDoeEagle1 5 жыл бұрын

The music sucked! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtN5pKyH3bvZe6c.html You are welcome!

@willerwin3201 Жыл бұрын

Heating up pure Tung oil will also help it penetrate and apply well; you don’t have to dilute it. Deeper penetration does little for protection, but it does make the grain pop a little more. This is the “flood method,” which is popular, but takes longer to cure, uses more oil, and can lead to leaching problems. I’ve had better results applying thin coats and buffing off all excess right away.

@czoubek 5 жыл бұрын

The maple in the miters! Love it.

@markharris5771 6 жыл бұрын

I have a slight hearing impairment and heard every word said. And that that was said was extremely helpful to a newbie like myself, thank you.

@farmalmta 5 жыл бұрын

Very good instructions, although I suggest for very tight grained hardwoods that a 1:1:1 tung oil:turpentine:mineral spirits be used for the first coat, then proceed as you did here. Japan Drier added sparingly will speed tung oil curing for all coats. Add a small quantity of pine tar (sourced from equine suppliers) to enhance anti-microbial properties. Note that a distinct pine smell will be temporarily noticeable from the finished piece, and it can slightly darken the finish, so test before applying.

@gamadmex Жыл бұрын

Very informative. I've never used tung oil before, so this is very helpful.

@ValerieLynn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video tutorial on finishing wood with tung oil and for the write-up with links.

@yarnybart5911 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. I'm using some old pallet collars as raised beds but want to give them some kind of treatment before they go out into 'the wild'. I decided on using Tung Oil but didn't know the best way to apply the first coat after I've sanded the collars. Now I know and the orange oil type is really helpful. Don't want to use any nasty thinners in wood that I'm growing food in. Cheers, from (a very soggy) Somerset, England.

@csjmoore 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the dilution tip. The music was a bit loud but it was enjoyable. I have a Cherry wood project that is aged with baking soda and a "traditional cherry" stain wiped on and then off after a minute. Now comes the tung oil to match the original tv cabinet color. BTW - it has been years since I used turpentine but I have a can of it so here goes. Cheers.

@rickhughes954 2 жыл бұрын

why would you use turpentine and mineral spirits ? .... why not just one of these, you are only using as a thinner, assume it's going to evaporate off anyway.

@nickcarter5448 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, clear video -- thank you! I loved the background music so much, I Shazam'd it to find it. Then I saw you linked in the description. Thank you for supporting musicians and attributing!

@HomeImProveMentHow 6 жыл бұрын

I just liked and subscribed to your Channel this is important something lot of people don't know about I'm more familiar with polyurethane and lacquer so thanks for sharing bro

@vivarc2 3 жыл бұрын

Great detailed detailing of the tung oil!

@xiaobai7060 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting.. this is also how you do an oil painting ,starting with thinned out coats/layers, making them thicker and thicker, with less and less solvent and more and more oil. Though it has nothing to do with wood grain or soaking in since it is painted on canvas or non-absorbent, but rough surfaces. It has more to do with preventing cracking and even flaking with age.

@iwannaapple7190 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely thorough information. Thanks

@magicdaveable 6 жыл бұрын

I use limonene (orange oil) which is technically "citrus rind oil." i cut pure tung oil 1:1 for general purpose first coat but not always. Closed pore wood such as White Oak needs a more absorbent first coat. A tung oil finish on the solid body guitars I build works very well tung oil takes dyes too.

@Melodysdadvideos 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't even think about mixing it with dyes, that's awesome. The dyes I have used I either mix with water or denatured alcohol, are you just adding dyes with tung oil/mineral spirits? I'll have to play around with that. Thanks for letting me know.

@toneeclark399 11 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation. Thanks. Enjoyable soundtrack and great info. 👍🏾👍🏾 (I love Purple Heart)

@icespeckledhens 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information in the video.

@declanwilson4230 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@davekimball3610 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, I'm just giggling at the Sadie's salsa jar. But the finish looks fantastic!

@MarcellaSmithVegan 5 жыл бұрын

Also, would Tung oil resist paint splatters, can I use it on a wood painter's easel? Or would another oil be better?

@waterfordrs22 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely want to start by thinning it. Turpentine will slow down the drying process, mineral spirits used- it will dry faster.

@JohnWaclawski 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I started here & learned quite a bit about tung oil. Almost bought the Minwax thinking I was getting tung oil but between what you mentioned, actually in you comments, and what I found elsewhere, that Minwax isn't real tung oil.

@joeidaho5938 2 жыл бұрын

My take is that Minwax is to be avoided, on the whole. If anything is to be used, it would be their stains, but never their mixes of stain and poly....or these other so-called finishes.

@mattmoores5442 3 жыл бұрын

Love the music. And the instruction. Thank you

@socalmx255 7 жыл бұрын

Love the video! What do you usually apply it with? I've used cheesecloth before, just didn't know if there is something better. Thanks!!!

@perfectpixel9544 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend using a torch and slowly pulling the purple out. It is mind blowing

@danielcabrera1624 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have a build video of your process for making the frames?

@captaincoyote1792 4 жыл бұрын

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@wam44 3 жыл бұрын

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@davidkopec9442 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, very informative. The music is fine.

@jettkeyser9909 7 жыл бұрын

That would be very useful...I am finding my way...an old beginner...and hugely delighted...

@Melodysdadvideos 6 жыл бұрын

I am sorry about taking so long to get around to it, but I finally made the video, I hope it helps: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpmUp9Geucy6d6M.html

@theblackat50 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased an unfinished French door. It was ready for staining. I’ve stained it with minwax stain and is allowing it to dry. In a few days I want to add a top clear coat or a sealant so I will use tung oil. Do I just apply the tung oil to the stain coat or do I need to sand it first with a 220 grid sand paper sponge before applying the tung oil?

@scooby0068 6 жыл бұрын

An alternate method of air evacuation I found is to drop in glass marbles until you are close to the top before squeezing it and sealing.

@MrDarylWhitt 3 жыл бұрын

At 3:50 he mentions marbles.

@crackerjack3359 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using 'Bloxigen' Just spray on top of the oil, paint or whatever and put the top on. Bloxigen is heavier than air and keeps the oxygen off the surface of the finish in the can, bottle or whatever. www.amazon.com/s?k=bloxygen+finish+preserver&crid=368T4S6Z353M2&sprefix=blox%2Caps%2C222&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_4

@ethereal1257 5 жыл бұрын

Ive never worked with wood but wanting to do some diy stuff using the pre sliced wood ornaments. They all suggest using tung oil to care for the wood pieces. For this kind of situation do I dilute the oil? I also see spray tung oil available. Is it best to brush on with paint brush, rub on with a cloth, or spray on? Diluted or straight? The wood pieces vary in size from 2.0 in.-3 1/2in.

@akinama1103 2 жыл бұрын

Newbie here! Thank you for this video. This might be a silly question but after reading the article I am still confused as to what is wrong with the oil/vanish mix. I purchased the Hope's not knowing it wasn't pure, and I am trying to understand and figure out if I need to return the product or not. It's for outdoor garden bed. TIA!

@bryanesmith8739 4 жыл бұрын

Big ups for the Sadie's Salsa! Albuquerque in the house!

@jeffsherk7056 4 жыл бұрын

I use Purpleheart for knife handles and it is among my favorite woods, I think it is beautiful. And, I liked the music you played. Thanks for the information, especially about the curing time after the third coat.

@chdjhns 3 жыл бұрын

Would this work well on a wood stereo cabinet. Just wanted to clean it up a bit or wood just some Howards feed and wax work fine

@josecastroii1894 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! Works great for me!

@danalaniz7314 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and useful. Thank you.

@MindBodyMuse Жыл бұрын

This was great info! I wonder if I should do the same with my bamboo ceiling slats?

@Madmun357 6 жыл бұрын

I used a tung oil finish on a red oak desk box I made for a girlfriend. I love the richness that it gives the wood. BTW, I'm originally from just down the road in El Paso.

@Johnwilldo 4 жыл бұрын

I hope your lady friend gives you a special treat!

@sterlingjh1 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work surface!

@joshuasmith1215 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if there would be any issue if I stained softwood 2x construction lumber then added tung oil once the stain dried?

@Doyledidit 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information, I learned something which makes my day. Great choice in music, again thanks

@kevingregoire2764 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks. Can you discuss the wax step further ?

@larshuschke1875 6 жыл бұрын

I've stained a butcher block table. Will let it dry completely before adding the Tung Oil. My question is if I dilute the oil with Mineral Spirits will this effect the stain at all? Thanks.

@Melodysdadvideos 6 жыл бұрын

I have never used tung oil as a sealer. I may have to play around with it to see what happens some day. To answer your question, if the stain you used is oil based, then yes, if the stain is water based than not so much. Hope this helps, let me know it it works as a sealer, could save me some time experimenting. Most of the wood I use with tung oil is the wood they base the stain colors on; walnut, ebony, mahogany, cherry, etc. But the woods have very distinct grain patterns which make them look pretty amazing with a bit of oil to make them pop.

@lilyshen3824 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your Vedio. But unfortunately when I watched your Vedio, I have already done the first coat with the pure tung oil. Is there anything I need to do to correct it? Thanks

@sulynlam3562 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, thank you. Loved the music too!

@spkendrick 5 жыл бұрын

Can this be applied to plywood? And how much maintinence is required? Meaning do i have to apply this every month since it's not a poly?

@marciamoore6818 4 жыл бұрын

What are you using to wipe after appliation - it looks like paper towels but I would think that would leave lint

@platalibertad9177 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the 3step process coz I was applying 3 layers PURE and it fell too thick.

@2dogscandies 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm just wondering in your experience with tung oil, will it be durable enough to be used for outdoor projects?

@greglinton329 2 жыл бұрын

It has been used for thousands of years on boats.

@georgecindyaustria4995 3 жыл бұрын

With three coats of pure tung oil, the curing time after the third coat can be longer than a week. It more like three to four weeks, I've found, to finally achieve that hard finish that tells you it's fully cured.

@elim7228 7 күн бұрын

I was told to wait for 30 days for any items that come in contact with food. So sounds like 4 weeks is the timing.

@ryancox4498 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid, I learned a lot! I have a random question, though. I'm thinking of using holly for a project in the future, and I want to try and keep it as white as possible. Is tung oil a good choice of finish to use, or will it yellow the wood significantly?

@Melodysdadvideos 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry to get back to you so late. I have used tung oil on maple, and it looks great. It will put a slight amber hue on it but nothing compared to other matte finishes I have tried. And, especially in the long term. It doesn't get more yellow with age like linseed oil, polys, etc. If you can find a finish that keeps the wood more white please let me know about it. I have seen some glossy finishes that are less amber though. I think it was some bar table top epoxy glass like finish.

@MrSteamDragon 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. How long after each coat do you wipe off the excess?

@jonahbutler1266 6 жыл бұрын

Are these like kitchen paper towels or like a dense shop paper towel? Just wondering about pieces of it getting stuck in the finish

@DFox-ud3gx 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad I found your tutorial

@alancosens 4 жыл бұрын

Is that wood stained? I'm wondering about using tung oil to finish after using a wood stain. Seems that a water-based wood stain would be okay in this regard. Any insight on this? Also, I recently did apply non-diluted tung oil to a previously unfinished guitar neck. Seems like it came out really beautiful but it's only been about 24 hours. It's hard maple. As you recommend diluting it first I'm wondering, is there some problem that I many have by not thinning first, and also if I go back now and reapply with thinned tung oil will that help? Thanks a bunch.

@bowser5 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure out your stain question?

@kennethcaine3402 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, great video I know now what I have been doing wrong. Will this finish keep the purple heart from turning dark, I have been using a clear finish on purple heart and it works to a point but I have been looking for something better and I think the tinfoil will work better.

@DCoutdoors18 Жыл бұрын

How's the tinfoil worked out for you?

@johnnymb100 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this. I'm refurbishing a 1940 snare drum, and tung oil seems to be the weapon of choice to really get in there and bring it back to life. You reaffirmed my choice, so thank you again. BTW the music accompaniment is awesome. Reminds me of Wednesday's Wolves.

@k.toneywoodworking2017 3 жыл бұрын

Can you put a three wheel Wax buff on top once it dries?

@billybastar4022 4 жыл бұрын

Does the turpentine alter the color? I need a natural oak finish to stay true

@rollingstone3017 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, that it didn't darken the Purpleheart, or change its beautiful color.

@fredcdobbs823 6 жыл бұрын

What would you think of wiping it with 0000 steel wool instead of paper towels?

@michaelelder9821 5 жыл бұрын

nice...very informative. thanks!

@mildyproductive9726 6 жыл бұрын

This is similar to the way I use boiled linseed. But on a benchtop or something which is going to see hard use, I might do 6-10 coats over several weeks or months, scraping the surface between coats.I have sometimes wondered if the difference in waterproofing between tung oil and linseed oil is more to do with how it is applied than the oil, itself. I have always read it takes maybe 6 or more coats of tung oil to do a proper tung oil finish. But never read anything like that about linseed. IME, it takes several coats interspersed with a long drying time to make boiled linseed finish fairly waterproof. I can't compare to tung oil, because I have never ordered any.

@FR-tb7xh 6 ай бұрын

Just understand linseed oil isn’t food safe - it turns rancid fast, so should never be used for cutting boards, etc.

@keithbarry29 11 ай бұрын

Can or should you spray on Tung Oil to walls? I just cover the walls in my Speakeasy inn and was thinking I need to show off all the different wood grains. Tung Oil or something else because its A. Such a big area and B. I'd like to spray?

@Feldspar__ 5 жыл бұрын

You can also put water in the bottle to remove the air at the top. It will sink. Enjoyed the second song. Speaks to the true nature of how women approach relationships.

@Jackofallthetrades 4 жыл бұрын

Your thoughts on using this on acoustic and electric guitar bodies?

@henriquefavagarciafilho3467 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Lots of info

@davewasshausen2421 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful - thanks!

@kylemcferran2557 4 жыл бұрын

Liked the DIY. Have a question, I did 3 coats on Bocote wood but I always end up with a white haze after a week? I am doing all 3 coats thinned 50/50 with mineral spirits and pure 100% tung oil. Thanks for any help.

@amorrock2 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle McFerran - did you ever find a solution to this white haze? I am getting a similar result with Tung oil

@GREENMTGENE 4 жыл бұрын

Huge help thank you

@anthonypaul210 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed the Watco Tung Oil Finish did not make the list of Do Not Use. Is watco tung oil Good stuff??

@AnonyMous-hf5dz 7 жыл бұрын

Hey great video. I'm not sure if tung oil is for me though. I'm finishing a bamboo countertop. I was thinking of using tung oil the only thing is I wish to have a smooth matte finish. How can I achieve that without undoing any or all of the sealing process. This counter will be exposed to water frequently.

@Melodysdadvideos 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What have you done so far to seal it? Normally, you would want to use Tung Oil first, then wait a month for it to completely cure before adding any other type of sealer if you are going that route. If you have sealed it already, I don't think the oil will penetrate the wood. As far as the other things you mentioned, Tung Oil does give a great matte finish, it isn't glossy at all once it is cured, and it will make the wood water resistant.

@AlexRocksYourSox 7 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for the tips. Quick question, should tung oil be used after applying an oil based wood stain?

@Melodysdadvideos 7 жыл бұрын

Pure tung oil goes into the wood then hardens, it doesn't sit on top like most finishes. For that reason, I think stain would get in the way, I wouldn't recommend using tung oil on woods that you don't like the natural color of already. Now, you could...combine tung oil with a stain and mineral spirits, mix that up and apply that, but then you would still need to seal it with something. And before you seal it, you would need to let it cure.

@bodybuilder220 2 жыл бұрын

Can you apply a coat of catalytic varnish over this ting oil finish

@davidpennington8770 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Did you build the frames? And is there a video. Thanks

@Melodysdadvideos 6 жыл бұрын

I did build the frames. I am a photographer and make custom frames for clients. I haven't made a how to make a frame video yet. There are quite a few good videos on how to make frames already on KZfaq, I'm not sure I will make one.

@dropkicksmurfy8144 6 жыл бұрын

That was relaxing.

@Changeis9 7 жыл бұрын

Almost said grain. But said figure. I just read about this in a book! Great Video! ty

@no-ce 2 жыл бұрын

Please could you help me? this oil can I use on floor wood? this floor is inside mi comercial job, which procedure must have I follow? Hi from Mexico City

@jackiecrowe-talma5859 6 жыл бұрын

I've been given 1" thick slabs of tulip wood with the bark on that I'll be using for shelving. The person that gave it to me suggested using valoil on it but it's no longer available. My experience with finishing wood is nothing more than moldings and doors. Any suggestions? I'd like to try to preserve the bark and bring out the grain. Water won't be an issue. The slabs are probably at least 3 years old and the bark is intact.

@taylorsessions4143 6 жыл бұрын

Jackie Crowe- Talma whatever you end up doing I hope there is a video at least showing the final product!

@redpunk 7 жыл бұрын

Knowing next to nothing about woodworking, I have a question about safety (with regards to disposal and storage). Basically I've heard that tung oil likes to oxidize and that tung oil soaked rags and whatnot tend to get hot as a result. So am I overreacting or is improper storage and disposal an actual fire hazard?

@Melodysdadvideos 7 жыл бұрын

So with pure tung oil no, but...if you thin it with something like mineral spirits or turps that is flammable and combustible, then you need to either rinse off your rags before throwing them away or just let them dry out before throwing them away. The problem is that many products are labeled "Tung Oil" but contain all sorts of additives, thinners, and even different oils. Check out the description to my video: I included a list of such "Tung Oils". I don't recommend those. I prefer a pure 100% Tung Oil, that I can dilute as needed myself which I also provided a link to the one I use.

@marcuskay8316 4 жыл бұрын

How much tung oil would I need for 150 ft of floor boards please.

@kelly-annturner3623 2 жыл бұрын

Could you use this on untreated cork floors?

@jackieedwards7445 6 жыл бұрын

I purchased a table with a shine spot on it like you showed in the video, they must have not wiped it down when it was drying , So now that it is dry is there anything I can do to make it go away ?

@Melodysdadvideos 6 жыл бұрын

I am sorry for taking so long to respond. Was the table finished with pure tung oil?If it was and is still wet you could wipe it down with a paper towel. But since it is dry, you might be better to just leave it alone. Do you have a link to a photo of it online?

@jamest.5001 6 жыл бұрын

I'm wanting to oil finish my wood flooring. I haven't seen any orange oil around here. but I don't really care about using it or not. but I need to walk on it in a day or two after finishing. I like the color of the wood. its never been finished . and is about 70 years old as far as I know. it had been covered for years. but I want to leave it bare and finish it. what would be a good oil for a fast drying quick job?

@Melodysdadvideos 6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with finishing wood floors. I'm not going to pretend to be a resource for that. I can tell you that many oils that have additives/hardeners dry faster than pure varieties so I am sure there is something out there for what you are trying to do, I just don't know what it is of the top of my head.

@clapforboobies5892 3 жыл бұрын

Is it ok to shellac this wood after tung oil?

@MyrnaJEvans 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a solid mahogany front door. It opens onto my front porch, so is protected from wet weather and UV damage. It has a tung finish. The door is now 15 years old. When I got it, the guy that hung the door said to put tung oil on it every year. I had someone do that for about 4 years, then he retired so I stopped. We live near a railroad line and there occurs an accumulation of dirty grit plus pollen on the door every year. Lately I have just been wiping it off with a wet rag occasionally. My question for you is should there be a deeper cleaning done with mineral spirits and then tung oil re-applied, maybe thinning the first coat? I know nothing about maintaining wood, but I want to do the correct thing to keep the door in good shape. TIA.

@briansmith6824 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, Myrna. That door should last almost forever. Mineral spirits will not remove any of the cured tung oil. It I I permanent. If there is sun damage, a light sanding and light reapplication of oil would be ok. Otherwise, just keep it clean.

@FIGGY65 3 жыл бұрын

Myrna, Try a high quality lemon oil polish. It cleans, nourishes and protects. Maybe once a month. Experiment with how your door “reacts” after your initial application. My family has used lemon oil on hand finished rifle stocks ( coated in pure tung oil) for years with great success. It sounds like a beautiful door! Be well, Shawn

@scott33761 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Putting a finish on something can take longer than building it. A trick I picked up is to squirt some propane into a container before closing it is an inert gas that keeps things from skinning over going bad. it is no more dangerous than having a can of flammable stuff on the shelf. take the head off the torch first.

@Melodysdadvideos 6 жыл бұрын

That's clever.

@iancrossley6637 6 жыл бұрын

Forty years ago I sprung $50.00 for a gallon can of Tung oil. Never had an issue with air. Still dipping out of the same can. Good tip on diluting though. Straight Tung oil on Teak takes a month to dry.

@Melodysdadvideos 6 жыл бұрын

I have only had one container of tung oil ever go bad on me. It formed a grit to it. So when applying it to a piece it feels like you are applying a sandy oil.

@LBCAndrew 5 жыл бұрын

True tung oil will thicken up and turn jelly like if exposed to air like that. A great solution is to get a bag of those glass rocks that people put in vases and drop them in the tung oil container to keeep the level. At the top.

@jettkeyser9909 7 жыл бұрын

Love to see your splinting process

@Melodysdadvideos 7 жыл бұрын

I am about to make a bunch of frames for an art show I have coming up, I'll make a video for it so you can see.

@GeeDeeBird 3 ай бұрын

Tung oil and Sadie's Salsa. Nothing but the best!

@jonwikan3986 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I would point out that while some products are actually called tung oil and have linseed oil and no tung oil, for example Minwax and Formby's, many of the other finishes you list are not pretending to contain tung oil, so don't need to be on the list. Waterlox has 85% tung oil and dryers and resins to speed up the dry time, and probably make it more durable which is really nice when doing floors but you still have to limit traffic for a week and walk on red rosin paper.

@medusa973 6 жыл бұрын

What are you wiping it with? Paper towel?

@thetankslapper Жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@FR-tb7xh 6 ай бұрын

Fabulous video! Somewhat surprised though, knowing pure tung oil, that you didn’t wait days between the first applications, and that you didn’t lightly sand between coats. Is it because your first coats had been diluted with turpentine, and because you minimized the bubbles? Any help appreciated, because I’ve got a new and beautiful checkerboard end grain butcher block cutting board and am overdue to reoil all my great wooden utensils!

@xaelee 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm about to use 100% tung oil on my stair case and I've also read the description below the video. Is Orange Oil the same as citrus cleaner or Pure Cold Pressed ORANGE OIL on Amazon? Thanks!

@indigo_wolf3574 4 жыл бұрын

Cold pressed Orange Oil is usually listed as non-toxic. Citrus cleaners will contain citrus/orange oil, but can also contain solvents, detergents and other additives that put them clearly in the poison control category. Whatever product you are considering, dig up the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for it, which will list any toxic additives and poison concerns.