To an outsider, this is mind-blowing: since most of the history of life on earth has been the history of micro-organisms, the evidence for horizontal transfer suggests that a mainly Darwinian account of evolution may be only the latest version, applicable to the most recent, much more complex forms of life.
You apply tung oil just like linseed oil or oil/varnish blend, but you have to sand tung oil after every coat, not just after the first, and it takes five to seven coats, allowing two to three days drying time between each, to achieve a smooth, attractive sheen. or several weeks :
Types of wood oil â And how to use them. Danish oil and teak oil dry faster than linseed oil, which is traditionally used on willow cricket bats. The finish they provide is also much more resilient. If your wood already has linseed oil on it, itâs best to carry on using it.But if itâs a new project, something that hasnât been oiled before, steer clear of linseed oil. While teak oil delivers a slight sheen, Danish oil leaves a more lustrous finish.ips for using wood oils safely and effectively. 1  If you want to stain the wood before you oil it, use a water based stain. 2  If you use an oil based stain itâll block the pores in the wood and prevent the oil from doing its job properly. 3  Never, ever leave an oily cloth rolled up.