Recent threads here commented on the difficulty in finding "real" tung oil, since most concoctions labeled as tung was either partly or mostly solvents. At Woodcraft today I read some labels and found this was true, with one exception. Woodcraft has an in-house brand of "Pure Tung Oil" that specifies having no petroleum distillates. I got a bottle of it to try out and may get a chance to see how it does over the week end. Will post results when I find out.
Ken Moon Webberville, TX.
I have used this stuff in my "witches brews" of finishing. Seems to work well as I use it on light colored woods so I don't get the amber tint that BLO gives a piece.
I have never used it alone though, so I don't know how long the cure time is with no dryers.
When it is on sale at WC, it is the cheapest price anywhere I have ever found it.
Robert
I've used it on Flatland projects. A very nice finish, but took an eternity to dry. 'Course the drying are is in the shop which is pretty much unheated. YMMV. Oh, and the finsh seems to hold up well.
Hi Ken, forgive me, but were you around here when Lyn Mangiameli was here? He highly recommended Lee Valley's Polymerized Tung Oil. I believe it's 100% pure but has been partially cured to speed up the hardening time after application...
Just read a couple archived newsgroup threads and apparently the Lee Valley and Garrett Wade tung oils are relabeled Sutherland Welles products :
Mary Goderwis Oct 18 2001, 5:09 pm "Have read with interest comments on Tung Oil. I supply high quality Polymerized Tung Oil - I formulate both pure Polymerized Tung Oil and Tung Oil/Resin combination coatings. I am the supplier for Garrett Wade Co. and Lee Valley Tools's private label polymerized Tung Oil. I am happy to answer any and all questions regarding tung oil in general and the use of my products. I can be reached via email or at 800/322-1245 or visit our website at
Personally I don't like pure tung oil due to its satin finish, slow build and slow drying time. Behlen's does have a pure tung oil.
Derek
Thanks, I hadn't read through the site very much.
I have some experience with pure tung oil. I live near a company that produces both pure tung and a dark version. The finish is great and doesn't require alot of dry time. Here is the link of the site
InspirePoint website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.