Nick2cd Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 I want a finish that is easy to apply and brings out the woods natural color. A slight amber hue would be ok. So which oil is the best to use for this situation? By the way, this is for a countertop wine rack project and the woods used are walnut and ambrosia maple with some nice spalted areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Im really not sure what the Formbys stuff really is but it doesnt smell like a traditional tung finish. If your looking to try a traditional finish already mixed ready to use, try the Sam Maloof from rockler. I'm fond of just a coat of BLO and the General arm r seal but the Maloof 1/3 1/3 1/3 is a great finish that is real easy. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds2 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm a big fan of BLO myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Formby's is just a wiping varnish. So if you're looking for a nice film build up and extra protection, it isn't a bad choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Can I mix BLO with Arm r seal poly and get same results as formbys? What's the proper ratio? 1:1? Never mind. I just referred to pg 10 of my Finishing it ain't over till it's over by M. Spags and found my answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboMonk Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Formby's Tung Oil Finish is a wiping varnish. More specifically its Product Class designation is a Modified Soya Tung Oil Alkyd Resin Finish diluted with70% Mineral Spirits. IOW, it is an oil varnish made with a blend of oils, modified soya oil and tung oil, and an alkyd resin (not a polyurethane fortified alkyd resin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Formby's Tung Oil Finish is a wiping varnish. More specifically its Product Class designation is a Modified Soya Tung Oil Alkyd Resin Finish diluted with70% Mineral Spirits. IOW, it is an oil varnish made with a blend of oils, modified soya oil and tung oil, and an alkyd resin (not a polyurethane fortified alkyd resin). Whoa I just had a nauseating flashback of benzene rings and a 12 pound organic chem book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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