Tools & Materials
Formby's - Formby’s Tung Oil Finish
Adds the least color to light woods
Dec 04, 2014
Beautiful Results
Street price/qt.: $14
Coats needed – wiping: 3 to 4
Coats needed – brushing: 4
Surface quality – wiping: Excellent
Surface quality – brushing: Very good
Shimmer/depth*: Excellent
Figure**: Excellent
Scratch test: Good
Comments: Takes one more coat than the winners, but results are beautiful. Adds the least color to light woods.
*Tested on cherry
**Tested on curly maple
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