Source for Tru- Oil

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Jon Heimbruch
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Source for Tru- Oil

Post by Jon Heimbruch » Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:04 pm

I am getting ready to apply the finish on my first guitar. i have decided to go with Tru- Oil as it seems to be a quality option especially for the beginner. I am having trouble locating a source for it however. I have tried all the fire arm stores in my area as well as all the box stores. I was wondering if someone could let me know who to order it from as it looks like thats what i am going to have to do. Thankyou. Jon

dave d
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Re: Source for Tru- Oil

Post by dave d » Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:48 pm

Hello Jon,
I had a similar experience in trying to find it. I went to the local firearms/sporting goods stores and they did not carry it. Not long after that, Lee Valley started to sell it.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.a ... ,190,42942

I think it is more readily available in the US than Canada (where I'm located) so you shouldn't have too much trouble if you don't want to order it on-line. I'm sure others will suggest some places.

Jon Heimbruch
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Re: Source for Tru- Oil

Post by Jon Heimbruch » Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:57 pm

Many thanks dave. I am going to get a bottle on order. Jon

Lonnie B
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Re: Source for Tru- Oil

Post by Lonnie B » Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:24 pm

I bought it from Woodcraft. Now they send me a catalog every three months or so.

Tim Benware
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Re: Source for Tru- Oil

Post by Tim Benware » Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:39 pm

Another source:

I've "Ben-Had" again!
Tim Benware
Creedmoor, NC

Lonnie B
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Re: Source for Tru- Oil

Post by Lonnie B » Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:33 pm

I looked through my Woodcraft catalog no Tru-oil so I must have got it somewhere else.

Dave Bagwill
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Re: Source for Tru- Oil

Post by Dave Bagwill » Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:55 pm

My local Big R carries it, and so does the Sportsman's Warehouse. Also Stewart-MacDonald, I think.
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