G'Mornin' Brother John!

Havin' worked at several Ad Agencies in the Past...Publi Synthese in Brussels, & MBC here in Tampa, 1st Job-Around, I KNOW the Importance of "Word Magic"...

"Lacquer" jus' Sounds BETTER than "Tung Oil" and "Varnish"... ;-)>

I also USE Lacquers...Daily. G.J. Nikolas Clear (& Gold Dye) Lacquers...Best In Da Biz..for Lacquering Polished Brass. I occasionally use these for WOOD..simply 'cuz they're Quick and Work jus' Fine for what I needs 'em for: Touchups on Old & New Wood Clock Cases.

They DO "soak in"...until the Wood is Saturated. I then often "Hand Rub" 'em until I get the Smooth surface I need. Somtimes Fine-Steel-Wool results to match a Satin Finish.

Where Big Chunks of Wood are Missin', I use Artist's Acrylic in Various Shades...Burnt Umber is a "Staple!" Then when it's dried, I'll lacquer-it-in 'till it's all Matched Up.

I don't claim to be a Wood-Pro...but I've been using my Method for over 25 years..& it's Worked Well. (Especially when we're about to deliver a Grandfather Clock that's been on the Floor for Months & discover it's got a big Nick on the Bottom..about 10 Minutes before Scheduled Delivery..heh!)

For these "Reasons" I guess I'll stick with "Lacquer." It's basically "Nirtocellulose-Based" insteada "Polyvinyl Chloride-Based (these Days)" but it just plain Overall SOUNDS Better,...IMO!

I DO Thank Ya for the Kind Visit & Professional Insight! (I also know Lacquer was ORIGINALLY made from the Juice of the Lac INSECT---Ewww! Ain't Progress Wunnaful!)

Thanks Again, Amigo, &
A Big Guy-Hug,
Stan