Formby's Tung Oil Finish

Feb 01, 2005 2 Replies
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I have seen several posts stating that Formby's Tung Oil Finish does not actually contain any tung oil. Curiosity got the best of me and I inquired and received a response from Fomby's. Response pasted below:


SUBJECT: Formby's Tung Oil Finish



Thank you for your inquiry. Here is the definitive answer: The Formby's Tung Oil Finish does contain tung oil but is not 100% pure tung oil. The Tung Oil Finish is a blend of tung nut oil and an alkyd varnish resin. Unfortunately the formula is proprietary and we are unable to provide the material composition ratios.



Sincerely, Todd Formby's Technical Service


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from what i understand, the usual tung oil contains driers and spirits as well as tung oil to make it set faster and keep it thin enough to still use. Lee Valley sells 100% pure tung oil and two other varieties...check out the description on their webpage to see the differences. rich

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I asked a friend who's really into finishing fine furniture and he said that the "pure" tung oil is kind of like the powdered shellac... so you can mix/doctor your own oil finish..

mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

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