Francis Trez Cole Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Is it possible to stabilize wood with tung oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Basically, no. Tung oil neither penetrates far enough into the wood nor hardens enough to make a rigid block. However, it is still a lovely finish, even if it requires occasional maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 would it not penetrate enough if it was under a vacuum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 It would, but it's still pretty rubbery when it polymerizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Also it is likely to NEVER fully polymerize inside of the wood! Basically you need a harder curing resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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