I have ben searchning through options for finishing a dining table that is almost finished using cherry and birdseye maple. I read the recent Wood Magazine article and those options do not seem to work because of either the mixture of woods or my desire for a non-yellowing almost clear finish.

One local woodworking shop recommended General Finishes Arm R Seal but I am concerned that might yellow. Another recommended pure Tung oil thinned with mineral spirits. Another person recommended McClosky's Wipe On Tung Oil Finish. In searching for pure tung oil I found all the discussions about products that do not contain tung oil, but have tung oil in the title.

I also found a product (Sutherland Wells) that is described as polymerized tung oil. I guess it has been heated and then thinned with mineral spirits.

I admit to being confused. Does anyone have experience with the Polymerized Tung oil product as a dining table finish?