eth2 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 What do you use to apply oils and finishes? I have tried every possible type of rag and the fibers get stuck in the wood (non-lacquered finish). Then I spend hours pulling small bits of cloth out of the wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I use old Army & Air Force T-Shirts & don't look that closely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk49 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sounds like either you're leaving the finish on too long, which will allow it to tack up, before wiping clean, or you cabinet surface is too rough and snagging the fine fibers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) What do you use to apply oils and finishes? I have tried every possible type of rag and the fibers get stuck in the wood (non-lacquered finish). Then I spend hours pulling small bits of cloth out of the wood. 0000 steel wool, test in a spot around the side, rub, feel it, rub some more till smooth. they sound like they are a little on the rough side, most production cabinets are. Note: You may need to start with 00 steel wool first, then 0000 till smooth then oil. Edited May 12, 2014 by minermark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I apply tung oil with bare hands. Massage it in... Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sounds like either you're leaving the finish on too long, which will allow it to tack up, before wiping clean, or you cabinet surface is too rough and snagging the fine fibers cabinet surface is too rough and snagging the fine fibers This is the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 0000 steel wool, test in a spot around the side, rub, feel it, rub some more till smooth. they sound like they are a little on the rough side Thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 #0000 steel wool with polish off the surface nicely though if you have some wood splintering (from the sounds of it), may not be the best way to go. If some splintering, put a couple of coats of tung oil on with a t-shirt material (light cotton), buff out after recommended time. This should seal and harden the surface. Additional coats using steel wool should work better than. Steel wool will make the finish very smooth and give reasonable luster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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