Originally Posted by
josh_m
Good luck with the project. Post some pictures when your finished.
I've finished some furniture like you are. My recipe is:
First 4-5 coats 25% tung oil 75% mineral spirits. This thins tung oil so it penetrates deep into grain.
3 coats tung oil mixed 50/50 with mineral spirits.
And the last 4-5 coats I will add varnish either spar or poly to the remaining 50/50 mix. This adds some build to the top coats for a little extra protection.
I scuff with 0000 steel wool between coats too.
It's very time consuming but it creates a very durable finish that is simple to maintain. If you scratch it out in the field all you have to do is hit it with a little steel wool and add another coat.
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