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Natural Plant Oils penetrate deep into timbers.
Light also travels with the oils along the timber fibres into
the wood, enhancing all the colour, glow and character of
the structure. When the light reflects back it will however
reveal any imperfections in the surface sanding. By using
a Wet on Wet friction sanding technique you will be able to
minimise sanding imperfections.
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Fine sand timbers to minimum 400
grit (powered disc) or hand sand to 600 grit
WET & DRY paper.
Sand until timber begins to show a slight lustre. Retain the sawdust
in the last paper used - do not dust off as it will be used as
a grain filler inthe next process
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Apply first coat of Oil to all surfaces (with
underside/rearside of projects, ONE, oil-sealing application will
suffice) allowing to soak well into timber. To outer, presented
surfaces, apply a light second coat 2-3 hours after first application,
also allowing time to be absorbed. Wipe off excess or pooling
oil leaving a moist surface then begin to massage or burnish the
Oil into the timber surface with the last paper used in Step
1.
The Oil & sawdust will form a slurry & should be worked
to fill the pore structure of the timber. If needing more slurry
to fill open grain/imperfections in the timber, add Oil only to
the surface of the paper being used. Should you have an excess
of slurry clean the face of the paper with an Oil dampened lint-free
cloth making sure not to add Oil to the timber surface. By now
you should have achieved a satin finish across the surface. Firmly
wipe excess slurry from timber surface with clean dry cloth or
paper towel before moving to Step 3.
NB: Put the lid back on can to resist the temptation of adding more
oil to the timber.
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To obtain a higher lustre than a satin finish,
carry on sanding (manual or power) using 1200 grit wet
and dry paper. Two to three sandings with 1200 grit paper
may be necessary to bring up the desired finish. Paper face should
at all times remain clean and
free from excess slurry - clean down with oil dampened lint-free cloth.
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For cabinetry finish it is highly recommended
to continue burnishing at 1500, 2000 grit wet and dry paper -
guaranteed to put a “gleam” in the finish
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To achieve the “ultimate” with
an oil finish it is necessary to leave for 24 to 48 hours and
then power buff.
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