On paper, Tung oil seems to be the obvious choice over linseed oil. Just the idea that linseed oil has a more amber hue alone, detracts people like me from wanting to use it. In this video I compare the look of each oil on the same wood project, clipboards made from some of my favorite hardwoods, and compare the two finished clipboards visually after they are cured and 5 years after use.

A few notes about the video:

I do not provide thorough application instructions in this video. If that is what you are after please check out my "How to apply 100% Pure Tung Oil The Right Way Video." (   • How to Apply Pure Tung Oil to Wood (t...  )

While I did not show it in the video, I applied three coats of Pure Tung Oil. The first coat I diluted 1:1 with mineral spirits. The second coat was 2 parts Tung oil to 1 part mineral spirits. And the third coat was Pure Tung Oil undiluted.

I only applied one coat of Boiled Linseed Oil which may be the reason why it didn't live up to the amber hue hype. Three coats are recommended for the oil I used. I did it differently and the results weren't earth shattering. You may have different results - you are going to have to determine your own path, but I believe in you.

Music by Chris Sessions: "They Dreamed of Freedom", and "Cry of the Wildflower." Gratefully used with permission from the musician. Check him out on your favorite music listening platforms. (   / @chrissessions6108  )