Tung Oil on Walnut. 5 coats or so and rub it out with wax and a steel wool pad or just some mineral oil. Make sure you leave it to dry in the shade, not the sun. Blackmax Forum … I use boiled linseed oil on my walnut HW100S and Browning shotgun walnut stocks. I have finished many walnut pieces with tung oil. So, Linseed Oil is the best Oil, it outperforms all other oils. Boiled linseed oil should take 24-72 hours to dry. Some people prefer tung oil over linseed-supposed to be harder and more durable, but I think there's nothing like the look of lin. If it’s still tacky, you can dry it faster with a fan and wait longer. oil on walnut. Finishing can be done this way but, requires around a thousand coats to fill all the pores. NIVEA likes this. I also use it on my '77 beech stock. Wipe on, let sit until it is just before gelling (around 10 minutes) and wipe it off. Scubashot, Jun 18, 2020 #2. Linseed Oil – There are three preferred Oils that historically were used in Oil Painting. I have used a “3-part” oil to nice effect on a number of projects. As if that wasn't enough, it is also used in soaps, inks, and in the production of linoleum! There are Linseed, Walnut and Poppy Oil. Obviously, this method takes a lot of time, but it's easy and almost foolproof (unless you leave unwiped oil on the surface which will get gummy). Linseed oil revitalizes old dried wood and gives it a new life and is a common item in a lot of woodworker’s shops. I am a finisher! It is used as a preservative for wood, concrete, and an ingredient in paints, varnishes, and stains. When hand rubbed into wood, it creates a durable weatherproof seal and the heat produced from the friction of rubbing produces a deep, polished finish. Let dry overnight and add another coat. It is equal parts Boiled Linseed oil, Tung oil, and varnish. Boiled linseed oil is more often used on bare wood and is popular for finishing gun stocks, as the process of heating it decreases its drying time. 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