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Dave,

Tung oil (not tung oil varnish, which is also available) does not form a 
finish, per se, but rather is purely a penetrating oil.  In fact, I was 
always taught to wipe the surface down to remove any residual oil after 
30 minutes or so.  For 3/4" oak (the thickest I have personal experience 
with) 2 applications was more than sufficient.

As far as paint, I would assume that latex would have a problem 
adhering, but oil based paints should be fine.  Varnish adheres 
amazingly well, so I expect paint would do the same.

Kenneth Rickman

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> Ken,

> 

> Thanks for your comments.  I had forgotten about tung oil.  I remember 

> my folks using it to get a nice finish.  Do you know if it can be 

> painted over?  I realize that repeated applicatons of what ever is used 

> will have to be made in order to get any kind of penetration.

> 

> Dave Moorehead

> Milford, OH

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