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100% Pure Citrus Solution — 64oz Half Gallon

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100% Pure Citrus Solution — 64oz Half Gallon

$71.50half gallon

A half gallon of all-natural, food-grade citrus solution, for shops working through tung oil by the gallon. Pure d-limonene steam distilled from citrus peel — no petroleum distillates of any kind.

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Origin
Made in USA
Extraction
Steam distilled from citrus peels
Classification
Food grade d-limonene
SKU
860012337460

Applying it

Five steps, and most of them are waiting.

There is plenty of debate among woodworkers about the best finish. We will leave that alone and just tell you how we apply ours.

  1. 01

    Sand and clean

    Sand the surface to the smoothness you want — usually around 180 or 220 grit — and remove all the sanding dust.

  2. 02

    Wipe on sparingly

    Wipe on a 50/50 blend of tung oil and citrus solution with a lint-free cloth. Let it soak in for a few minutes, then rub vigorously with a clean cloth until no oil is standing on the surface. This matters: it is what gets the oil into the wood instead of leaving a sticky mess on top of it. On cutting boards and kitchen utensils, use our food-grade citrus solution.

  3. 03

    Wait, then repeat

    Apply the second coat after about 24 hours, the same 50/50 blend, the same way. How long you should actually wait depends on your temperature and humidity.

  4. 04

    Build the finish

    Three or four coats is usual. Tallahassee Tung Oil dries to the touch in four to five hours depending on your oil-to-solution ratio, and cures completely in two to three weeks when applied correctly.

  5. 05

    Take the compliments

    Enjoy how the finish pops the grain, and take some pride in making something that will last for generations.

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Before you start

Rags soaked in any curing oil can ignite on their own as the oil oxidises. Spread them flat or hang them until hard, or submerge them in water in a sealed metal container. Read the full safety guidance.