Please explain how to finish a body in tung oil

[charvelguy]

danish oil is good also as mentioned.

[HuntinDoug]

+1 on the Tru Oil. It works well. Just make sure not to put it on too thick. Several thin coats is the best way to go. It has a burnt amber color to it, so it will darken the wood color a little. I would do a test piece first....

[kelly user]

that body looks like ash in color if it is its a very strait grain
you would be much better off with shelac than an oil finish
but look for a date on the can more than 6 months old stay away from it
you can get it at Home Depot or Lowes. trust my input on this
i may be a newbie on this site but not new to building/repairs

The body is alder

:ROTF: apparently not.......

[slash]

hmmmm..... not sure why it's funny but the body IS ALDER! I made it and I should know It doesn't look anyhting like ash in person

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Here are some better pics of the Alder body.





And here are a few pictures of Swamp Ash for comparison.

[DonP]

I have a HM strat with a neck just like Econ's. It'd be nice to have a new body.

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Let me know when you are ready for a new body