Which do you prefer - Tru-Oil or Tung-Oil ?

wpshooter · 01-25-2012, 03:48 PM

If you have experience in using both Tru-Oil AND Tung-Oil in finishing "GUNSTOCKS" (not interested in applications other than gunstocks), I would like to know which of the 2 you prefer and why.

Am not interested in products other than Tru-Oil and Tung-Oil.

Thanks.

michaelcj · 01-25-2012, 06:05 PM

Have used both and prefer neither... I started using Dem-Bart Stock and Checkering Oil several years ago [decades] and have stuck with it. It is thinner than the Tru-oil which works well for me during the wet-sanding [w/oil] steps during pore filling. I also prefer the "thinness" when it comes to hand rubbing subsequent coats.

Tru-oil would be my choice for "quick and dirty" and ends up with a very decent finish.

Remember..it's all about the preparation.

Mike J

Bobitis · 01-25-2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wpshooter

Am not interested in products other than Tru-Oil and Tung-Oil.

Thanks.

In that case, no comment.

Old Grump · 01-26-2012, 01:57 PM

Tru-oil may be easier to use and it does build up a nice coat but I am a Tung oil or linseed oil man. I just like the look better even if it does take longer for me to work it in.

doubleslover · 01-26-2012, 02:28 PM

I have tried both and prefer tung oil. I also like the look better, it is traditional, and personally I like the way it applies better than Tru Oil. Just my opinion.

mranum · 01-26-2012, 03:49 PM

I'm a Tru Oil convert myself. Everybody likes what they like.

wpshooter · 01-31-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleslover

I have tried both and prefer tung oil. I also like the look better, it is traditional, and personally I like the way it applies better than Tru Oil. Just my opinion.

Doubleslover:

Is there any difference in quality, etc. of different brands of tung oil ?

Is the Formby brand any better/worse than others ?

Thanks.

01-25-2012, 03:48 PM	#1
wpshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 249	Which do you prefer - Tru-Oil or Tung-Oil ? If you have experience in using both Tru-Oil AND Tung-Oil in finishing "GUNSTOCKS" (not interested in applications other than gunstocks), I would like to know which of the 2 you prefer and why. Am not interested in products other than Tru-Oil and Tung-Oil. Thanks. -->

01-25-2012, 06:05 PM	#2
michaelcj Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lopez Island, WA Posts: 21	Re: Which do you prefer - Tru-Oil or Tung-Oil ? Have used both and prefer neither... I started using Dem-Bart Stock and Checkering Oil several years ago [decades] and have stuck with it. It is thinner than the Tru-oil which works well for me during the wet-sanding [w/oil] steps during pore filling. I also prefer the "thinness" when it comes to hand rubbing subsequent coats. Tru-oil would be my choice for "quick and dirty" and ends up with a very decent finish. Remember..it's all about the preparation. Mike J

01-26-2012, 01:57 PM	#4
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,285	Re: Which do you prefer - Tru-Oil or Tung-Oil ? Tru-oil may be easier to use and it does build up a nice coat but I am a Tung oil or linseed oil man. I just like the look better even if it does take longer for me to work it in. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

01-26-2012, 02:28 PM	#5
doubleslover V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 213	Re: Which do you prefer - Tru-Oil or Tung-Oil ? I have tried both and prefer tung oil. I also like the look better, it is traditional, and personally I like the way it applies better than Tru Oil. Just my opinion.

01-26-2012, 03:49 PM	#6
mranum V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central WI Posts: 463	Re: Which do you prefer - Tru-Oil or Tung-Oil ? I'm a Tru Oil convert myself. Everybody likes what they like.