Tried & True Original Wood Finish – 8oz. Bottle – All-Purpose All-Natural Finish for Wood, Metal, Food Safe, Dye Free, Solvent Free, VOC Free, Non Toxic Wood Finish, Sealer

I really loved this product. It’s very easy to work with, has absolutely no smell, which is important to me since my studio is inside my home, and it gives wood a very natural, beautiful shine and finish. I tested it both on smooth wood surfaces and on natural tree bark with texture, and it worked great on both. The only downside is that it takes a little while to fully cure. If you’re patient, this product is definitely worth it.

I want to start out by saying I am not a wood worker, I am not a DIYer, and I have never finished wood before. I am a mom who needed a non-toxic finish for a bed frame and ChatGPT recommended this one! I was a little hesitant to order this after reading the one-star reviews of people saying it was sticky and wouldn’t dry etc. After actually using the stuff, I have come to the conclusion that these people are absolutely out to lunch and definitely did not ready the instructions. I used this to finish a bed frame my husband made out of your typical 2 x 4 lumber. First impressions: the smell is not bad at all, and a little goes a loooong way. I cut up an old tshirt and put a dime sized amount of Tried and True onto it and began to rub it into the wood, going with the grain. The difference this stuff makes is unreal! The wood which had been sanded with 100 grit and felt a little rough is now sooo smooth. The wood grain and details are much more pronounced and now has a nice subtle sheen. The process was quick and basically mess free. The wood does not feel wet, tacky, or even the slightest bit greasy. I can’t wait to rub the steel wool on and see how much better it gets! A message for the “experts” that rated this stuff one-star: it isn’t stain… you don’t coat the wood with it!

Brings out the true beauty in the wood, easy to apply and dries well, half the price of other products I've tried.

If Ron Swanson were a real person, he would use this wood finish. Quick review: 5/5. Details: I rarely leave reviews for items, however this finish is exceptional in many ways. I appreciate that the smell is both pleasant and not overwhelming. The fact that it is a natural product and is non-toxic is a major benefit. I am a simple, amateur engraver, but I exclusively use this finish for my products due to its high quality (quick and efficient absorption/natural boost to vibrance and saturation color), environmental considerations, and ease of use. There are few things as enjoyable as being able to feel the wood while crafting, without worrying about wearing expensive and bulky PPE or complicated ventilation setups. When I give gifts to friends and family who are parents of young children or own pets, I want to ensure the gifts are safe in case they are misplaced and then chewed on by the small animals. The same safety goes for my household. This is a major reason why I solely use this product. Please see the results of this product in my photos. Note that the user is an amateur and performed the maintenance humbly and without consulting specific guidebooks. Always follow applicable safety rules and regulations.

Bought this to refinish an antique gunstock which still had traces of original varnish, plus numerous scratches, dents, and gouges. At first I was going to strip all remaining varnish off the stock and lightly sand it with 1000 grit emory paper, but then thought I'd try the product on the stock as it was...glad I did. A light coat applied with a rag and rubbed in blended perfectly with what finish remained, filled in minor scratches, and gave the stock an overall uniform finish - no darkening, mottling, streaking or other undesirable effects. Per instructions, I let it dry 24 hours and then hand buffed it out, finishing with a light coat of crystalline museum wax, itself buffed out when dry. It still looks like an antique gunstock with all the original scratches, etc, but instead of a "damaged" stock, it has a nice, semi-shiny patina very much in character with the age of the overall firearm. Excellent product, no "solventy" smell, dries in time specified, easy to buff out, and looks great. I'm definitely sold on this product for restoration work.