daron jacobs
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I dont build many cues, I want a easy but nice finish
Tru oil finish, do you like the results
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Not a cue maker but try it. Take your time. It’s easy to apply. It’s durable. There’s a reason
it’s used on gun/shotgun stocks, guitars.
These below have a few coats and not sanded until perfection but came out nice. I had to finish a few area on a Schon H4 and used Tru.
The turned items shown were badly worn cues from a junk pile.
Tru-oil...Use several coats until desired ... 4...5 ..more..whatever. It will finish with a nice gloss.
it’s used on gun/shotgun stocks, guitars.
These below have a few coats and not sanded until perfection but came out nice. I had to finish a few area on a Schon H4 and used Tru.
The turned items shown were badly worn cues from a junk pile.
Tru-oil...Use several coats until desired ... 4...5 ..more..whatever. It will finish with a nice gloss.
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dendweller
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Do you suppose this is similar to tung oil?
'Tru-Oil' is made from a mixture of 56% mineral paint thinners, 33% oil varnish and 11% linseed or Tung oil....something like that.
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Read about it. Apply.. wait X amount of hours and reapply.. etc. It’s not like CA.
MajorMiscue
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That depends on how thickly it is applied. it needs to be completely dry, not tacky at all, when the next coat is applied. I've used it many times on gun stocks and thinned it with linseed oil and heated it slightly over a tea candle. I hand rubbed the oil in with a bare hand. You will be able to feel how much you are applying. Keep it thin and even.
if you try to reapply too soon, while it is slightly tacky anywhere, it won't dry and instead will remain "gummy". It will roll little balls when sanded. Let it dry.