[Woodcarver] another finish ques.?

[Steve Klein]

Hi Tom and Charley,
    I have used Formby's tung oil and it comes in semi-gloss and gloss.
Check a large hardware store for it or a paint store.  It works for me.

Steve


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> Charley,

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>     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

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