[Woodcarver] another finish ques.?

[Tom Clarke]

Dick,

     That might be possible but even more likely is
that it wasn't "pure" tung oil but a mix with varnish.

Tom (nj)  ;--)

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> I have seen high gloss from tung oil, but it took many many coats 25 - 

> 30 as I recall with some drying time in between.

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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.

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