I am not sure what you like about the looks of the Tung oil, but since you have it now, I'd go ahead and use it. Otherwise, I'd suggest an application of boiled linseed oil instead. Much cheaper and less finicky. I have seen both on the same wood, side by side, and could not tell the difference. If you do use the tung oil, be sure to let it cure thoroughly, at least a week. Then apply a 2-3 coats of brushed on varnish or 4-6 coats of wiped on varnish, sanding in between. Waterlox would be a good choice. Formby's is a brand name, not a specific product. Their "Tung Oil Finish" is simply an alkyd wiping varnish (not tung oil).

I am wanting to do a small addition on my home and am looking for about 20 boxes of this product. Thanks, Larry.

its september.. days are getting shorter.. and trees are shutting down.. the result of shutting down.. is ugly leaves.. we do not treat leaves that will fall off in a few weeks or a month ... trees that are stressed.. can shut down early... stress might be heat.. drought.. hail storm etc.. related.. everything that happened to the tree since the leaves emerged.. causes ugly leaves in fall .. care to tell us what this trees been thru since early spring??? bark maturation and weirdness doesnt really bother me... nothing you can do about it.. other than observe it.... but.. could we see the whole trunk.. including where it goes in the ground.. is the root flare apparent?? ken

From the Southaven County Park Trail Guide: "Within Southaven Park several different varieties of oak can be found, including white, black and scrub." (note: "scrub" apparently refers to both Bear Oak and Dwarf Chinkapin Oak) From the New York Natural Heritage Program: "There are two shrubby oaks characteristic of pitch pine-scrub oak barrens: Scrub Oak or Bear Oak (Quercus ilicifolia) and Dwarf Chinquapin Oak (Quercus prinoides)." See also NatureServe Explorer's page on Quercus ilicifolia - Quercus prinoides Scrub