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  1. 4th July 2008, 04:58 PM #1
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    Default Tru-Oil vs Danish Oil?

    Tru-Oil seems to a very popular finish for necks on guitars etc. When I look up the data sheet it says its a mix of linseed and some fast drying oils. Does anyone know how it differs from Danish Oil?

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    Danish is a mix of polyurethane (or spa varnish) and oils
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    Ive been using Birchwood Casey's Truoil for 30yrs in gunstock making, it is the quickest and best finish Ive used bar none and I think Ive used them all. and I believe that the differance is that danish oil is tung oil based and does not hve the additives to make it "go off" quicker.


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    Tru-Oil seems to a very popular finish for necks on guitars etc. When I look up the data sheet it says its a mix of linseed and some fast drying oils. Does anyone know how it differs from Danish Oil?

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  4. 6th July 2008, 04:52 PM #4
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    tru oil will get a higher gloss than danish
    i like cabots danish myself
    both are very easy to apply
    beats the hell out of polished lacquers in the effort index its very forgiving
    your surface prep must be perfect and up to at least 1500 grit
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    So where do you buy Tru-Oil in AU? Last I heard it wasn't available here.
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    any gun shop will have it
    it is used on gunstocks
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    Thanks everyone for your feedback.

    Mark,

    Ive ordered some from here http://www.magnumsports.com.au/produ...7&cat=0&page=2 I havent received or tried it yet but will let you know.

    Ray,

    Thanks for the tip, I figured the finish would have to be pretty good before the oil is applied. Ive heard of people using several base coats of shellac as well probably to improve the shine, but as I said I am yet to try it,

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    There is an article in the library of MIMF that I used as instructions on how to apply Tru-Oil. It wirked well. Go to the library and search fro Tru-Oil. The article I used has a guy describing finishing a mandolin, and getting very high gloss results.

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    Tru-oil is great for tool handles as well.I got a 500ml bottle from a gun shop in Adelaide a while ago.
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