BLO over Tung oil?

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I finished some stocks with various BLO - DBLO and even Truoil. All had the required appeal...... now I can't say the same for the Tung oil.
I tried two brands and oe leaves more oil to clean than the other, but overall the resulting finish is somewhat sticky....

Would an extra layer of BLO go over the Tung oil? Will it stay, or ......
I don't have the time for experiments , so I better ask...
 
Tung oil needs to be rubbed in with a clean lint free cloth to lose the tackiness. It should be put on in several thin coats and rubbed in, not a whole bunch at once.
BLO will likely not stay put as the tung oil soaks into the wood about 1/4" and seals the wood.
 
Heres the answer to your problem:

You've applied either A: Non-polymerized tung oil
B: A Tung oil finish (T.O. and urethane) that's gone bad
C. A, B, or Polmerized Tung oil too heavily.

Soak the stock down with mineral spirits, and rub the crap out of it with a rag. Repeat X 2 more times. Allow the stock to dry overnight, then re-apply as follows: If using regular Tung oil or Tung oil finish, thin 50/50 with mineral spirits (If polymerized, only thin 25%), flood the surface of the wood, and keep applying to any "thirsty" spots. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then wipe it down completely. Allow to cure for 24-36 hours, then repeat except use un diluted. Keep re-applyng until you A: have reached the level of sheen you are after or B: have applied at least three coats. Allow to cure for an additional 48 hours, then top with a good quality paste wax.

I use Tung extensively in my work, in fact it is my favorite finish. Once applied it is beautiful, reasonably durable, and is very easily touched up (Wipe down the entire piece with alcohol to remove wax/grease, then re-apply oil.)

Hope this helps!

Ryan
 
thanks for the tips.
I didn't use any Tung oil that went bad... until yesterday... the finish comes off like an pencil erasor... btu initially I think I applied too much.
I'll try to correct them..... nice thing with the paste wax.... never thought about it.
 
Is it OK to apply BLO to the stock of an old military mauser that is being kept as a collector's item? The stock is a bit dull and it would be nice to bring some life back into it. (or is that just a bad idea?)
 
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