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? […]

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.

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 […]

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 …

Jan 8, 2002 · * Formby's Tung Oil Finish contains no tung oil at all. It is a thinned varnish. But, that's not answering your question. There is no problem with mixing an oil stain with an oil …

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.

Aug 20, 2013 · Hi everyone! New to this forum but not new to woodworking. The short story- Made a low Japanese table out of California redwood (heartwood) Finished with a combo of …

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 …

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 …

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 …