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Accelerate tung oil curing?
How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight?
Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else? |
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Accelerate tung oil curing?
On Tue, 03 May 2011 07:55:29 -0400, tommyboy wrote:
How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight? Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else? If you didn't use polymerized tung oil, you're screwed. Tung is an air-drying oil, but warmth probably helps polymerize it. Strong, hot sunlight might cause a bubbling, though. I wouldn't try that. Next time, try wiping on some Waterlox. I get 3 coats on the first day, then one more coat per day afterward. 3 wiped coats provides a minimal but complete finish. But always remember the #2 rule in finishing: Do NOT rush it. #1 is: Prep well and thoroughly clean before finishing. -- Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all--the apathy of human beings. -- Helen Keller |
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Accelerate tung oil curing?
On May 3, 6:55*am, tommyboy wrote:
How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight? Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else? A few drops of Japan Drier should accelerate the curing of Tung Oil. |
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Accelerate tung oil curing?
On May 3, 6:55*am, tommyboy wrote:
How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight? Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else? It usually cures fairly quickly IF you wipe the excess dampness after 10-20 minutes. If not it can take a long time to cure. I found out the hard way with a Danish oil finish (similar process) a few years ago. I placed the item in direct sunlight and it sped up drying. Do this after you give the piece a light wipe with a soft, dry rag to remove excess oil. RonB |
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