Anyone knows where to ge TUNG OIL

[aaroncheong]

anyone knows where to get tung oil, i got lost at shaw towers dunno where the hardware store is anyone knows the direction to the hardware store there. BTW do they sell woodstainer there too?

 

[Viva]

I saw some at Maestro... you can go check it out

 

[hullabalooeeks]

wads tung oil?

 

[MrRhoads]

Maestro and g77

 

[Viva]

i think is a oil for fingerboard something like lemon oil

 

[hofner]

I know dung oil...

 

[fretless6]

Tung oil is an age old wood finishing method used by the chinese. Alot of commercial products which sell themselves as tung oil are actually wiping varnishes. Basically, thinned down lacquers.

There are similar products which go by the names Danish Oil, Antique Oil, Tru Oil, Teak Oil, Gun Stock Oil, yada yada yada...

The hardware store at Shaw is Handyman Center. It's on the same floor as the Isetan exit to the annex block. I think it's exit next to Polo Ralph Lauren. Walk out and it's on the corner on the right side. U'll pass a hair dressing saloon and a quilt store before reaching it.

Btw, u can get them at almost all DIY hardware stores.

Tung oil is a penetrating finish. It gets soaked into the wood and hardens. It's not really used like lemon oil to replenish moisture in wood, as it seals the wood if enough applications are applied.

If you're gonna use tung oil on ur guitar, I recommend using many light coats. Say around 10-15 coats, rather then putting a few thick coats on as it can get sticky and messy. Have fun.

 

[Lifehouse]

Yea. Tung oil is something guitarist with rosewood fretboard cannot do without. It not only cleans but also beautifies the fretboard. The grains of the wood become more dramatic after application.

 

[aaroncheong]

stainer

how about woodstainers, do they sell those there too?

 

[fretless6]

Re: stainer

how about woodstainers, do they sell those there too?

Almost all hardware stores sell woodstain. Even those chinese type paint shops at hdb neighbourhood centers.