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.

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