tung oil

[SAISAY]

I have never used tung oil before.
I was given an almost full tin. The guy who gave it to me used it for the tray on his ute, then forgot all about it.
My question is:
Can I use it on a stained spinning wheel? I think it is walnut stain, it is very dark black/brown. The surface doesn't seem to have ever been sealed.
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pC9kDH2fcpNNnZs0WPdRLIRoUuq4au0NFeCnYuIxwteRfiWq7RwmGNIl6zVKXStXqBWUI8q4T_jS01Yjr4o-IgA/P8140003.JPG?psid=1
If not, what about polyurethane?
TIA
Wolffie

[wheelinround]

try it on an unseen area first:2tsup:

Tung oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tung_oil)

[Rifleman1776]

Pure tung darkens walnut. Not unpleasant but darker.
I put it on a replica Brown Bess musket I built almost 40 years ago.
The gun has had a lot of handling and exposure to outdoor elements but is still in fine shape. Tung is a durable finish and very moisture resistant.
Do test but I believe it will suit your needs very well.

[munruben]

Yep! it should be okay over stain but as mentioned above, try it on a test area first just in case you don't like the finish it gives you.

[Manuka Jock]

Hey Wolffie ,
didn't we just see that spinning wheel all covered in mildew ? :)

[SAISAY]

Yes we did Jock.
It is all cleaned up now and the tung oil worked a treat.
Thanks for all the help :D
Wolffie