Tru Oil Finish

[Spychocyco]

Temps in Louisiana are a tough question. For most of the process, we've been in the 90s F. Humidity is always fairly high. The last week, we dropped from mid-80s to below freezing in 24 hours, then back into the 70s in 24 more hours and back into the 80s later this week. The work is being done inside, so things are a bit more stable where the guitar is actually sitting.

The first three or four coats I put on really just seemed to soak right into the wood. Took 10 or 12 before I started to get a little shine on it and it started feeling a little smoother to the touch. It just seems like I'm using a lot of oil for not a lot of results.

[wazkelly]

Temps in Louisiana are a tough question. For most of the process, we've been in the 90s F. Humidity is always fairly high. The last week, we dropped from mid-80s to below freezing in 24 hours, then back into the 70s in 24 more hours and back into the 80s later this week. The work is being done inside, so things are a bit more stable where the guitar is actually sitting.

The first three or four coats I put on really just seemed to soak right into the wood. Took 10 or 12 before I started to get a little shine on it and it started feeling a little smoother to the touch. It just seems like I'm using a lot of oil for not a lot of results.

Some bodies are thirstier than others and not uncommon for little evidence of progress until 10 or more coats have been done.
Try a few thinner diluted coats as whilst they go on easier they also help to level off and bring on the shine.
Don't think your local weather is an issue, very similar to here in South East Qld.

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