Tim, My main experience has been with cabinetry (i.e. kitchens) in the
refinishing area. Indeed I had a quite successful business doing such.
Refinishing as opposed to replacing or refacing. (anyone here needs some
tips or advice let me know)

However I am now doing an antique walnut bedroom set and am Tung oil for the
first time... I have used linseed oils, waxes and rubbing lacquers in the
past and used varnishes and polys on the cabinets. Anyhow, I am finding the
Tung oil rather neat.

I'd think if you just let a fish swim around in Tung oil until he was well
soaked and then hung him out to dry - he might come out with a pretty decent
finish.

john ("The Cabinet Refinisher . . . kitchens a specialty)

PS. I'm back to typing with nine fingers - last weekend was really
something.
"Tim J." wrote in message
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"Carl Duh" wrote...
I think that finishes them much better than fly fishing.

I've always found that lightly sanding them with 400 grit, applying a
natural
stain, and then brushing on a quality varnish brings them to a much better
finish, but to each their own.
--
TL,
Tim
(good troll. . . I give it an 8.5 for directness)
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