"B Man" wrote in message m...
The last few weeks I've been using "playing around" with Minwax Tung Oil.
I've previously used the combination Tung Oil and Teak Oil for a low luster
finish, but recently I've used straight Tung Oil on some boxes I've made.
In terms of looks, the cherry and english walnut turn out excellent after
just 3 - 4 coats.

I have two questions though - how durable is it? Would Tung Oil be ok for a
cherry dining room table I thinking about? How is it for turnings - can you
lathe-apply the finish?

Hi,

One thing to keep in mind is that "Tung Oil" can either be a mix of
tung oil and varnish (as the Minwax is), or it can be pure tung oil
(e.g., Hope's sells a pure tung oil).

I've used both, and the two finish very differently. The Minwax Tung
Oil builds pretty fast and forms quite a gloss (after 3 thinnish
coats). Pure tung oil does not build nearly so fast, and even after
several coats will not form much of a gloss.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Nate