Pure Tung Oil Question

[Shooting Padre]

I don't use those and never tried them. Acetone and a tooth brush works well and quickly and is generally what is recommended on grips. Wear safety glasses; when scrubbing you don't want any in your eyes!!! Get a can at your local Home Depot or Lowes - cheap.

Acetone is a great cleaner, but also use good ventilation. This may be what was in the old type "Airplane glue" everyone sniffed in the old days. I built a lot of model cars back in the day and the first time I used acetone I recalled about 70 car kits from the smell. Good flashbacks though! I remember this AMT '32 Vicky, but I digress. Talk about a memory stimulant. But it left my grips absolutely clean and free from any contaminants under the new finish.

 

[H Richard]

I have put Tru-Oil directly over a Tung Oil finish. I just lightly prepped them by wiping down with 0000 steel wool, then put 7 coats of tru-Oil on wiping down with the steel wool after a 24 hour dry time between coats. After the last coat let dry 7 days, then I previously would have rubbed down with Rottenstone solution, but I have now started using Mothers Mag Polish to do the same thing, it cuts the high shine and imparts a deep lower gloss. Here's what they look like.

 

[Laketime]

Use Citrus strip to remove poly finish.And you dont need to make a day of it either.

 

[Cardboard_killer]

I have put Tru-Oil directly over a Tung Oil finish.

Yes, there's no reason to remove the previous coats of tung oil; indeed that's one of the draws of tung oil (TO) and TO Varnishes (I prefer Waterlox brand TO Varnish)--you can repair easily by just adding a few new coats.

 

[Cardboard_killer]

Use Citrus strip to remove poly finish.And you dont need to make a day of it either.

I've stripped a couple of used Ahrends grips with CitrusStrip, followed by wipe down with odorless mineral spirits.

 

[Benchrest1]

Remember you can get poly in a gloss, semi, satin, or flat finish.

 

[DWalt]

Many finishes advertised as "Tung Oil" contain none at all. Pure Tung oil can be found at some woodworking stores like "Woodcraft". It does not contain any drying agent so it takes a l-o-o-o-ng time to set up. Setting the wood in direct sunshine helps speed things along. Have patience. Tung oil can be thinned with mineral spirits.

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

Rags & Patches

Rags soaked in pure Tung oil can spontaneously combust. Dispose of properly.

Yes indeed! referring to the above. this ALSO includes Linseed Oil. let them air dry outside or do as I do, apply the oil with finger tips. Light applications, several, -- are better than one heavy coat. Just a light coat once every 24 hours or so for several days, and your results will please you. DO NOT use steel wool either-- JMHO

 

[splittime]

Can anyone confirm if tung oil same as china wood oil?
i see seller on ebay has 4oz bottles, i'd rather buy small container then have 16 oz sitting in the garage forever.

 

[2sharp2]

Culina + Tung Oil

I ended up buying two sets (because I loved the first set a lot) of N frame Combats in Walnut w/Tung Oil from John. These arrived just days before they shut down to move to Oregun.
All I know is that Tung Oil requires a good bit of drying time but I love the results and it is worth waiting for. Good luck with your project.

 

[Culina]

Can anyone confirm if tung oil same as china wood oil?
i see seller on ebay has 4oz bottles, i'd rather buy small container then have 16 oz sitting in the garage forever.

I have a bottle of 100% tung oil that also has written (China Wood Oil) so am fairly confident they are synonymous

 

[splittime]

Well, I started the stripping process with citristrip. Gonna order oil tonight, is 8oz enough?

 

[ancient-one]

For several years after I retired I built a bunch of clocks and furniture with most of it being finished with Formb'ys Tung Oil. You could get plenty of shine unless you wanted it like the top of my bald head. Their furniture cleaner is very good also.

 

[H Richard]

The Tru-Oil I use, I get the 2 OZ bottle and it will do probably 50 or more handgun grips, multiple coats. Remember, you only use a couple drops at a time and rub it in.

 

[one eye joe]

I have a set of Ahrends Retro Combat grips that are finished in pure tung oil. Looking at some beautiful grips on another thread that were finished in Tru-Oil made me start thinking about re-finishing mine. I'm not looking for a high gloss but I would like my wood to have a little more sheen than it does currently has.

Does anyone have experience re-finishing stocks that had a pure tung oil finish? Any advice would be appreciated!

I BELIEVE THAT KURAC USES OVER A DOZEN COATS OF TRU-OIL, TO ACHIEVE THE TOP GRADE FINISHES ON HIS CULINA GRIPS......

 

[chief38]

I purchased this can of 100% pure Hopes Tung Oil back in the 1970's and it still is about 1/3 full. Because it's 100% pure there is nothing in it to go bad, separate or expire. It lasts forever and works great!

 

[splittime]

Ordered 16oz bottle of Hope’s , hopefully will apply first coat on Saturday