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Tung Oil InfoTung Oil InfoTung Oil One of the really great finishes available today (and under rated in my opinion), is tung oil. Most of the tung oil products on the retail market today are not pure tung oil. They have tung oil as a major component but have other additives, primarily varnish. Pure tung oil is available from refinishing supply houses, but don't... |
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Varnish InfoVarnish InfoVarnish Now when I say varnish I do NOT mean polyurethane. Varnish as a finish is really quite old, being used in the Orient centuries ago. Varnish is an oil-based finish, usually amber in color. It's sold mostly in quarts and gallons. Adherents claim varnish is the best finish around, better than lacquer or Polyurethane for... |
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When Should I Change My Sandpaper?When Should I Change My Sandpaper?When Should I Change My Sandpaper? Few things contribute to the final look and feel of your finishing project as much as sanding. In the preparation work, between coats of paint or varnish, and sometimes even after the final coat, sanding is a key ingredient. I personally think it's fun (though some people might tell me to get a... |
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Wood FinishesWood FinishesFinishes There are as many different ways to classify furniture finishes as there are people to make up the classifications. For furniture, let's break finishes down into two classes, with subgroups. The two classes being clear and opaque. Clear finishes would include lacquer, shellac, varnish, tung and Danish oil, linseed oil, as well as... |
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