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We use Tung on the gunnels, but
Posted by: roanguy on Oct-19-12 8:44 AM (EST)

I wouldn't use it on a paddle.
It gives a beautiful satin finish, but it is not sturdy like polyurthane.
If it was me, I would use either poly or a good grade clear marine spar varnish.

Guy

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Preffered tung and polyurethane? - cave_demon - Oct-18-12 7:15 PM
- Unless you buy pure tung oil... - bnystrom - Oct-19-12 7:03 AM
- We use Tung on the gunnels, but - roanguy - Oct-19-12 8:44 AM
  - tung oil and poly varnish - FrankNC - Oct-19-12 6:06 PM
- Linseed oil - mrmannerz - Oct-19-12 2:39 PM
  - I also use Helmsman Spar urethane. - string - Oct-19-12 8:04 PM
- Thanks - cave_demon - Oct-19-12 10:49 PM
  - For the truth about wood finishing... - bnystrom - Oct-20-12 8:06 AM
    - from an old woodworker - magooch - Oct-20-12 11:49 AM
      - Varathane Premium Spar Urethane .... - pilotwingz - Oct-20-12 9:44 PM
      - Doesn't yellow? - bartc - Oct-21-12 9:46 AM