camcool Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 I was reading some posts and I was going to do a few coats of lemon oil on my neck and body then I was going to do as much tru oil as neccesary using french polish techniques I have two questions: will tru oil be a strong durable protection? Is there an oil better than tru oil for a fast, smooth, strong, playable neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 You will need to go over it again from time to time for upkeep but you'll be able to tell when (usually once every 6-8 months). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camcool Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 will the body be easily scratched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 will the body be easily scratched Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Look at a rifle at a sporting goods store. TYhat will give ya a feel for how the tru oil behaves and looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camcool Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 how would you get the same beautiful look of the tru oil finish but more strong and durable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jabsco Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 tru oil is actually a varnish, so it is pritty soft, it will scratch and dent and do all sorts of things, but it is still a very good finish. If you dont plan on gigging then its all you will really need. But if you want more protection you should go with a laqure or somthing, hardly any oils provide much protection. tung oil is another thing you can look at if your intrested. also search google for a 'fine woodworking magizine' website, and look at the finishes section there, and it goes into depth about tru oil and different oil finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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