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You are way above my level of expertise. I've ben using just 100% Tung oil on sticks. I have much to learn, and I welcome suggestions.Looks like a nice material for a hiking staff.
Do you plan to finish it with a UV-resistant coating to preserve the color?
CAS, I am embarrassed. I am no expert in any way when it comes to pretty much anything, including stickmaking.You are way above my level of expertise. I've ben using just 100% Tung oil on sticks. I have much to learn, and I welcome suggestions.Looks like a nice material for a hiking staff.
Do you plan to finish it with a UV-resistant coating to preserve the color?
The second link mentions additives for Tung oil that make it UV resistant. I'm planning to check with Woodcraft and Rockler to get their sales pitches, and read more. Thanks for some great resources. Maybe we'll figure this out.CAS, I am glad if I helped in any way.
I was curious if there is tung oil product which would also provide protection agains UV light, and google returned this:
http://www.waterlox.com/faqs/wood-finishing-outdoors/sunlight--and-waterlox-tung-oil-wood-finishes
Also found this topic:
http://www.swingpaints.com/viewmessage.asp?id=1798
Once again, someone with real life experience has to comment as to how much of the above is true.
Thanks! Yesterday I emailed the guy whp makes the staves and he said about the same thing. He likes the colors even when they darken. So I'm not going to worry about it either.I have considerable experience with osage. It is my opinion that the darkening of this wood UV only. I have several items around the shop I made from osage. One is a box I made for my sharpening slips. I made no effort to control the bright yellow color. The inside and bottom of this box is still "highliter yellow" while the outsides are now brown/orange. I also made a handle for one of my lathe tools which I finished with CA and it is still bright yellow. I don't get too hung up on this matter as both colors are attractive.