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New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Tru Oil

Post by Robbie O'Brien » Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:28 pm

The newest Luthier Tips du Jour instructional video is on Youtube. The topic is Tru oil. Subtitles are available in both English and Portuguese and you can translate them into any other language by using the CC option on Youtube.
As always, comments and discussion are welcome.
Enjoy!


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Post by Nick » Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:47 pm

Thanks Robbie, I've never used tru oil so once again this will get filed away in the reference section! :wink: Great sound track too :cl .
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Post by sebastiaan56 » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:00 pm

Thanks Robbie, Ive used TruOil a number of times now. I reckon its a terrific option if you dont want to get into spraying.
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Post by needsmorecowbel » Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:09 pm

Doesn't look cheap but an interesting alternative. If it works on guns it can work on guitars...


http://westernfirearms.com.au/cleaning- ... -2699.html

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Post by Mark McLean » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:08 pm

Thanks Robbie. Nice tutorial.
I have used Tru Oil on 2 guitars and I really like it for a simply applied satin (or semi-gloss) finish.
It is very easy to apply - as you demonstrated. Doesn't smell as good as FP or Danish Oil, but it seems to come up with a more durable and solid result.

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Post by Matt Bach » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:57 pm

needsmorecowbel wrote:Doesn't look cheap but an interesting alternative. If it works on guns it can work on guitars...


http://westernfirearms.com.au/cleaning- ... -2699.html
That little bottle goes a long way though. I've used tru oil for heaps of necks and I think 2 bodies (electric basses) and it's pretty idiot proof, no regrets.

Very easy to use, requires only rag + time. Spraying for me is still 10 years experience away from working out so I'm a big fan!

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Post by Robbie O'Brien » Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:49 am

Thanks everyone. Actually, Tru oil is one of the cheapest and easiest finishes to apply. If using any oil on an acoustic instrument I first like to seal everything with a coat of shellac.
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Post by needsmorecowbel » Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:09 am

Cheers for clearing that up. Will have to get some. Could you use it on top of a sealer like tung oil or are you going to see adhesion problems?

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Post by Lillian » Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:01 pm

needsmorecowbel wrote:Doesn't look cheap but an interesting alternative. If it works on guns it can work on guitars...


http://westernfirearms.com.au/cleaning- ... -2699.html
Unless you are going for a high gloss, the small bottle will last a while. How much you use for the high gloss depends on how well you prepped the surface.

It really is as easy as Robbie showed. Even I can turn out a nice finish with it. Actually, its the only finish I will use because I know I can't stuff it up.

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Post by charangohabsburg » Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:11 pm

Thanks Robbie, your video makes me think I should try it at least! :D

What about shelf life? I couldn't locate any seller of Tru Oil in my country so I'll have to import it which makes small quantities very unattractive. :?
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Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Tru Oil

Post by Lillian » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:10 am

A flat rate box will be 13.85, if memory serves. I just don't know if it falls under hazardous material restrictions here or there. And I'm not seeing anyone who will ship internationally yet.

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Post by charangohabsburg » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:27 am

The problem is not only shipping cost (I would order it from Germany, that stuff doesn't get out of the US in a flat rate box, it could blow up the airplane! :lol: ). Getting it into Switzerland (from wherever) also would involve customs paperwork (+ $30 or more per shipping) because of inflammable contents. So I'll have to have to get it sent to German friends, make a 50km trip over the border which means time and everything. Getting a bigger bottle once would be better - if the stuff doesn't turn bad over a few years.

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Post by Lillian » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:40 am

Take the train to Munich. Its beautiful this time of the year.

Store it in a collapsible bottle like what photo chemicals were stored in.

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Post by charangohabsburg » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:44 am

I thought it was October when Munich is at it's best... :gui :gui :gui :gui :gui :gui :gui
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Post by Lillian » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:48 am

The beer is always good, but if you like fests, Oktoberfest is best. I'm just not a fan of crowds. But I managed to make it to one Oktoberfest for a hour or so before reaching my fill of noise and drunks. I watched someone pit a table of Aussies against a table of Kiwis. It got ugly quick and was time to leave.

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Post by kiwigeo » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:00 am

Lillian wrote: I watched someone pit a table of Aussies against a table of Kiwis. It got ugly quick and was time to leave.
.....and that would have been before they served up the beer :mrgreen:
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Post by Tonxi » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:25 am

Being for guns I can probably buy it in Glen Innes too!
Luxury! :gui
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needsmorecowbel wrote:Cheers for clearing that up. Will have to get some. Could you use it on top of a sealer like tung oil or are you going to see adhesion problems?
Why would you want to use it over tung oil?
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charangohabsburg wrote:Thanks Robbie, your video makes me think I should try it at least! :D

What about shelf life? I couldn't locate any seller of Tru Oil in my country so I'll have to import it which makes small quantities very unattractive. :?

someone posted this link above.

http://westernfirearms.com.au/cleaning- ... -2699.html
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Post by kiwigeo » Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:07 pm

Robbie in the video you appear to be using a paper towel to wipe on the oil?
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Post by Nick » Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:25 pm

Robbie O'Brien wrote:
charangohabsburg wrote:Thanks Robbie, your video makes me think I should try it at least! :D

What about shelf life? I couldn't locate any seller of Tru Oil in my country so I'll have to import it which makes small quantities very unattractive. :?

someone posted this link above.

http://westernfirearms.com.au/cleaning- ... -2699.html
Markus is a Swiss member Robbie, so from anywhere is an import :wink:
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Post by rocket » Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:31 pm

Thanks Robbie, looks like good stuff i wouldn't mind trying it out. Does anybody know if the same Tru oil is available in Aus, and if not is there an equivalent on the market here?
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Post by Tonxi » Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:47 pm

rocket wrote:Thanks Robbie, looks like good stuff i wouldn't mind trying it out. Does anybody know if the same Tru oil is available in Aus, and if not is there an equivalent on the market here?
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Post by rocket » Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:05 pm

Are ya sure butt?? :lol:
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Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Tru Oil

Post by needsmorecowbel » Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:43 pm

I just used tung oil as a sealer on an electric and am planning to seal the tung oil with shellac (a bit of an extra step but oh well). Next time will just use shellac and try out this tru oil stuff. Cheers Robbie

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