[Woodcarver] another finish ques.?

[Tom Clarke]

Charley,

     Since no one else seems to be answering I'll give it a whirl.
It's been my impression that Tung Oil will only shine up so
much and you can't really get a gloss finish. If that's what you
have been trying for I don't think you'll get there. Sorry.

Tom (nj)  ;--)

Charley wrote:

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> I carved a stylized roadrunner out of redwood. I have put 5 coats of tong oil and sanded after each coat with 600 grit paper. I can't seem to get a luster or shine on it. After the last coat I hand buffed it and still no deep luster or shine. This is the 1st time i've used tung oil. What am i doing wrong or am I expecting to much.    

> thanks for the help

>  Charley 

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