Jump to Wood finishing – Tung oil hardens upon exposure to air (through polymerization), and the resulting coating is transparent and has a deep, almost wet look. Used mostly for finishing and protecting wood, after numerous coats, the finish can even look plastic-like.
Related drying oils include linsee safflower, poppy, and soybean oils. Tung oil is an exotic, naturally drying oil imported from South America and China. It is recognized by craftsmen to be the ultimate drying oil for all fine woods.
Tung Oil: Debunking the Myths – Canadian Woodworking.
Raise the grain, san and then begin. Bob Flexner says that applying oil is simple, “wipe, wait, san repeat. Apply the oil liberally with a soft cloth or brush and.