May 16, 2005 · Most all you refinishers are aware of Formbys refinisher you use with steel wool ,pour in a pan etc. Does anyone have a formula that works as good but cheaper? […]

Aug 9, 2009 · Folks, I need some advice, I’e just built a cherry and curly maple chest of drawers and finished it with Formby’s high gloss tung oil finish. I think this is […]

Jul 27, 2008 · Bio, I'm not familiar with Formby's, but polymerized tung oil takes up to about 24 hours to dry. To cure, I'd give it at least a week, but less than a month.

Sep 8, 2011 · On one smaller part and another test piece I tried Formby’s Tung Oil Finish over the BLO. The Formby’s can says not to use it over finishes other than penetrating oils. I assumed this meant it …

Dec 6, 2005 · And your Formby's "tung oil finish" probably has zero tung oil also. It is wiping varnish. The distinction is whether it is the use of PURE tung oil or tung oil finish. The first is the oil. The …

May 1, 2005 · Contrary to what many believe, Formby's Tung Oil Finish is a varnish. Look closely at the label and it will say varnish. It's a thinned wiping varnish and contains no real tung oil at all. The …

Jan 18, 2006 · The Formby's is an OK wiping varnish that I don't use simply because I don't appreciate the necessity to read the fine print or to understand the semantic fine point that Tung Oil Finish isn't …

Dec 13, 2009 · is it ok to thin 100% pure tung oil with d-limonene made from oranges. i’m looking for a more eco-friendly alternative to mineral spirits or turpentine.

Jun 16, 2005 · The Formby's Tung Oil Finish and the Minwax Wipe on Poly are both varnishes with somewhat different resin that can both be allowed to build a film on the surface. The naming and …

One of the main reasons for the confusion between wiping varnishes and oil/varnish blends is the way manufacturers name their finishes. What is Danish oil? What is salad-bowl finish? Why is Minwax …