1) Will multiple applications of the tung oil result in further
darkening so that I can keep applying (after drying) until I get the
color I want?

no

2) Or will a dye be necessary, first?

yes

3) If I dye and get the exact color I want, will putting the tung oil
over it darken the color?

yes

4) And I'm assuming that I *can* put tung oil over wood dye -- can I?

yes

5) What grits of sandpaper should I use to get the wood stripped and
then ready for applying the dye or tung oil?

whatever it takes. don't skip grits or you'll find it's next to
impossible to remove sanding marks.

6) Do I sand or use steel wool between the dye and the tung oil or
between applications of tung oil?

if you want, you can lightly sand after the dye with 220-320 to knock
off nubs raised by waterbased dye.

sanding between coats of tung oil -- depends on how fine a texture you
want. let your fingers be your guide


Dave

Thanks!

I guess there should have been a question 0!

0) If I like the look of the wood when it is wet with water, will I
get a smiliar look with just the tung oil? (Look in terms of color and
darkness.)