Tru oil thinning

[golfish]

Hey guys, what are you using to thin Tru Oil?

I need something other then Mineral Spirit. I've got Acetone and Kerosene.

Thanks

[smittty]

Hey guys, what are you using to thin Tru Oil?

I need something other then Mineral Spirit. I've got Acetone and Kerosene.

Thanks

Paint thinner?

I used tru oil on several stocks and never needed to thin it. A little goes a long way and you rub it in with your fingers until your fingers get too hot to carry on. Then repeat 24 hrs later, and as may times as it takes fill the grain in the wood.

Hand rubbed oil finish is the most ultimate wood stock finish imo!

[golfish]

Paint thinner?

I used tru oil on several stocks and never needed to thin it. A little goes a long way and you rub it in with your fingers until your fingers get too hot to carry on. Then repeat 24 hrs later, and as may times as it takes fill the grain in the wood.

Hand rubbed oil finish is the most ultimate wood stock finish imo!

Thanks brother, I've been using it for years too, I just wanted to thin it out a little and see if it would penetrate a little more. I've read that mineral spirits work great but I can't buy that where I live. Its not on the roster and banned by name.

[Barang]

^^^ i've been living under a rock for not knowing it is banned in commiefornia.

[TKM]

https://www.amazon.com/Klean-Strip-QKSP94005-Odorless-Mineral-Spirits/dp/B003DL9126/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=mineral+spirits&qid=1659977082&sr=8-4

[FeuerFrei]

Hey guys, what are you using to thin Tru Oil?

I need something other then Mineral Spirit. I've got Acetone and Kerosene.

Thanks

This works great if you can get some.

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/vmp-naphtha-r1k3

[Jet Setter]

I always make it a point to stock up on things when I go out of state. Rust remover, -27 (min) windshield wiper fluid, and mineral spirit usually tops my list.

I have never tried to thin down Tru Oil. I just keep layering.

[golfish]

Thanks guys....
I couldn't find anything about using the stuff that I had so I just went full strength. It makes sense that it would penetrate better if it was thinned. Then after a few coats you use full strength..

I'll try it on my next project.

[Jet Setter]

Be patient and wait for it to dry between coats. Results are just beautiful.

[IronsightsRifleman]

mineral oil

[Ewok55]

Dem-Bart Checkering Oil is the stuff if you want a thinner stock finish.

[Whiterabbit]

[Notpc]

Mineral Sprits banned? They sell it at Home Depot, CARB approved formula.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-Gal-Odorless-Mineral-Spirits-CARB-Formula-GKSP94006PCA/202511753

[Whiterabbit]

Maybe I should say it this way:

"The mineral spirits that 'actually work' are banned."

[baih777]

Mineral Sprits banned? They sell it at Home Depot, CARB approved formula.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-St...6PCA/202511753

Item not available in torrance. Not available within 100 miles.