Rich Soby
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Im going to be finishing this old beam for the mantel im building.
http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?34763-400-year-old-barn-beam-reclaimed
I don't want a film finish but pure tung oil takes too long to dry on its own. Here is what Im considering.
A mix 1/3 tung oil, 1/3 turps and 1/3 epifanes varnish. (I know, generic mix) apply 3 or more coats sanding 320 - 400 between. Finished with either bees wax or boston floor wax as a top coat, buffed to a satin sheen.
Thoughts? Pointers?
http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?34763-400-year-old-barn-beam-reclaimed
I don't want a film finish but pure tung oil takes too long to dry on its own. Here is what Im considering.
A mix 1/3 tung oil, 1/3 turps and 1/3 epifanes varnish. (I know, generic mix) apply 3 or more coats sanding 320 - 400 between. Finished with either bees wax or boston floor wax as a top coat, buffed to a satin sheen.
Thoughts? Pointers?