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Formby's - Formby’s Tung Oil Finish

Adds the least color to light woods

By Mark Schofield Dec 04, 2014

Beautiful Results

Street price/qt.: $14
Coats needed – wiping: 3 to 4
Coats needed – brushing: 4
Surface quality – wiping: Excellent
Surface quality – brushing: Very good
Shimmer/depth*: Excellent
Figure**: Excellent
Scratch test: Good
Comments: Takes one more coat than the winners, but results are beautiful. Adds the least color to light woods.

*Tested on cherry
**Tested on curly maple

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