: Based on this response, I should expect that tung oil will have little effect
: on the final color? Aren't many products (that contain tung oil like
: Watkins Danish Oil) formulated with a stain component? For some reason I
: expected a significant darkening beyond the appearance when wetted. I'll
: try that on some scrap pieces. Thanks for the response.

my experience is limited, but the one GP that I made from WRC didn't change color at all with a tung oil finish. I just did two light coats and let it dry, though.

If you buy the pure tung oil at a wiidworking shop, there's no stain in it. Costs about $15 for a 12 oz can around here.