Where to find pure tung oil for my 650?

mark_revel · Post by **mark_revel** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:14 pm

I asked over on the Ric site forum about what kind of tung oil to use on my new Dakota since I use tung oil varnish alot on wood projects. Formby's & other tung oil finishes typically have hardeners, accelerants, and varnishes in them to aid in drying, hardening, etc. The people at Ric said to use regular pure tung oil.
Where do I find some? All I can find at local hardware stores is the tung oil finish or varnish.

Thanks!

Mark

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:21 pm

www.rockler.com

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:23 pm

One with some polyurethane in it will be just fine. The cheapest stuff seems to work the best.

Also, make sure you read the owners manual, page six:

Oil Finish Maintenance

mark_revel · Post by **mark_revel** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:31 pm

Thanks Paul & John! (Sounds like a Beatles thing huh?).

I'll give some regular tung oil finish a try with the recommended Scotch-Brite.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:49 pm

I have to say that my '93 650 D has never been "re-oiled" yet. I have some poly tung oil finish but I just haven't gotten around to it.

mark_revel · Post by **mark_revel** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:45 am

I don't know how often it will need it...I do want to make the neck a little smoother yet without losing the "wood" feel.

Man, I just love this guitar!

325_fan · Post by **325_fan** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 7:02 am

I bought about five gallons of pure tung oil for the cedar wood that's in the ceiling of my house. Apparently it comes from China. I was able to get it through some outfit in Oregon.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:22 am

Approved materials are:

1. General Finish Arm-R-Seal (NOT Seal-A-Cell)
2. Minwax Wipe-On Poly (NOT Varnish or Antique Oil)
3. J.E. Moser Natural Danish Oil (NOT Tung Oil Varnish)
4. Sam Maloof's Poly/Oil Finish

I make it a point to not make negative statements about products but I've got to mention one to absolutely avoid: "Tried and True Oil Finish"- the stuff remains sticky forever and you'll be more than unhappy with the results.

wim · Post by **wim** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:59 am

If you need only small quantities try the oils from a local gunsmith.
some of that is very good stuff, ask for advice (they know what's good and what isn't) as I don't know what products are available at your place.

mark_revel · Post by **mark_revel** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:14 am

Thanks John!
I was looking for specific brands.

It is appreciated.

Mark

beefandbones · Post by **beefandbones** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:19 am

I just ordered some tung oil from the real milk paint company a couple of days ago, but I haven't had a chance to use it. It's 100% pure, or so they say.