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Information and Resources => Trading Post => Topic started by: DesertDisciple on August 08, 2015, 02:40:22 am

Title: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: DesertDisciple on August 08, 2015, 02:40:22 am

Ive wanted to try Tru-Oil finish for years but unfortunately cannot purchase it. It is not distributed, nor can it be shipped to, the state of California.

Any Californians out there with an extra bottle (or three, or ten for that matter) who would be willing to part with any?

If so, PM me for trade possibilities.

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: Pat B on August 08, 2015, 09:04:15 am

Why can't Tru-Oil not be shipped to Cali?

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: Eric Krewson on August 08, 2015, 09:14:36 am

I looked at the listings on ebay and didn't see where they wouldn't ship to CA. The little bottles cost about $9 with taxes at Gander Mountain so I usually get the stuff shipped to my door instead of going looking for it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tru-Oil-8-OZ-23035-Gun-Stock-Finish-Birchwood-Casey-Truoil-Wood-Oil-Protectant-/131218995140?hash=item1e8d42f7c4

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: Pat B on August 08, 2015, 09:23:05 am

Have you contacted Birchwood Casey?

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: ajbruggink on August 08, 2015, 11:21:33 am

If you still cannot obtain it in your home state, I sent you a pm.

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: bubby on August 08, 2015, 12:09:46 pm

It has been banned in California but you might get a third party to ship some from eBay or amazon, i just started useing tung oil instead

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: DesertDisciple on August 08, 2015, 02:16:08 pm

Hey all, thanks for the replies

Ive attempted to purchase Tru-Oil 3rd party before, and though their listing may not mention it, they generally wont ship to california. Each time ive gotten an apology email and a refund. Im sure theres SOMEONE out there who isnt aware of it but I dont know how to find them. Haha. Go to Birchwood Caseys site and they have the disclaimer on the item description page.

As to why? No logical reason. Its California. Haha

ajbruggink- I got your pm and have responded. Thanks.

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: wizardgoat on August 08, 2015, 03:33:18 pm

Like bubby mentioned, I notice very little difference from tru oil and tung oil. Not the thin real stuff, the (miniwax?) tung oil finish. Goes on very similar

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: DesertDisciple on August 08, 2015, 04:01:26 pm

Ill have to try it. Ive used BLO and wipe on poly but am always looking for new finishes. Isnt Tru-Oil just a blend of tung oil and other ingredients?

Ive also wanted to try the pure, raw tung oil. I know the drying time is horribly long but its supposed to be an incredible finish when fully cured. Anyone have experience with that?

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: sleek on August 08, 2015, 07:51:13 pm

No osage.... no tru oil, the heck you still there for man?

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: bubby on August 08, 2015, 08:26:09 pm

Andrew lets set up a work day and you can try my finish

Title: Re: Looking for Tru-Oil
Post by: DesertDisciple on August 09, 2015, 04:29:01 am

Sleek, I ask myself that every day.

Bubby, sounds great. PM me