I'm curious whether it's a good idea to thin Tung Oil with citrus solvent before using it to make a hard wax balm. Also, would this help reduce the curing time when doing touch-ups on cutting boards?
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Absolutely! I regularly thin Tung Oil with citrus solvent, and it works great for blending with beeswax for a nice finish. Turpentine is another option, but the citrus solvent definitely has a much nicer scent!
Yeah, you can definitely thin Tung Oil with citrus solvent! Just be sure to check the product details to see what's in it. I really like using products from Real Milk Paint; they have a thinned product called Half & Half that can save you some work if you prefer not to DIY.
Awesome! Thank you! Do you mix it 1:1? The Tung Oil and solvent? It's going on walnut and maple cutting boards.