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Title: Tung oil and glue
Post by: MrA on March 04, 2016, 02:12:08 pm

I have cut a 10 inch clock face from red oak and the numbers from walnut as well as a wolf scene from a Sheila Landry pattern. would like to bring out the oak and walnut grain. If I coat them with tung oil can I glue the scene on the tung oil? Any opinion appreciated.
Thanks Tom

Title: Re: Tung oil and glue
Post by: DWSudekum on March 04, 2016, 11:39:22 pm

It is better to glue then use the Tung Oil

DW

Title: Re: Tung oil and glue
Post by: tvman44 on March 05, 2016, 10:11:14 am

I would glue 1st.

Title: Re: Tung oil and glue
Post by: Rapid Roger on March 05, 2016, 10:50:12 am

NO.
Glue doesn't like oil of any kind. In fact some of the oiler woods need to be wiped down with naphtha or mineral spirits before any glue up or they will separate shortly.
Always try to do any glue up before finishing with anything. If you are careful not to get finish at critical areas where you want glue, it can be done however. You can use blue tape to cover the glue areas and then put finish on it before gluing.
I know that several people say that  certain glues will stick to a painted or varnished surface but, I wouldn't recommend doing that myself.

Rog   

Title: Re: Tung oil and glue
Post by: MrA on March 05, 2016, 10:44:26 pm

Thanks for the replies, those were my thoughts but thought I would ask and see others options.