Tru Oil Finish

[Bakersdozen]

I've hear of peeps diluting 50/50 with mineral turps but not gum turps

Yep, me too. I also vaguely recall reading that someone did it - on a rifle or woodworking forum I think it was. They said that gum turps gave a bit more of a sheen from memory Am just curious to see if I can use what I already have.

These days I tend to alternate between initial 4-6 coats full strength 'wet' coats then a light 1200 wet sand, followed by 50:50 diluted with turps for another

What say ye, Waz?

[wazkelly]

Yep, me too. I also vaguely recall reading that someone did it - on a rifle or woodworking forum I think it was. They said that gum turps gave a bit more of a sheen from memory Am just curious to see if I can use what I already have.



What say ye, Waz?

Never tried Gum Turps on anything so cannot comment. Probably works the same as mineral turps to dilute it down which helps spreading it with a rag a bit better as when local temps start getting up there in the 30's together with higher humidity Tru Oil has a tendency to feel very sticky & tacky when being applied thus making a smooth layer just a little bit more difficult. Adding just a few drops initially may be the better way to go as 50:50 ratio ends up very watery and increases the risk of runs.

Cheers, Waz

[Bakersdozen]

Never tried Gum Turps on anything so cannot comment. Probably works the same as mineral turps to dilute it down which helps spreading it with a rag a bit better as when local temps start getting up there in the 30's together with higher humidity Tru Oil has a tendency to feel very sticky & tacky when being applied thus making a smooth layer just a little bit more difficult. Adding just a few drops initially may be the better way to go as 50:50 ratio ends up very watery and increases the risk of runs.

Cheers, Waz

Beaut, thanks mate!