JR
What would you suggest?
Steel wool snags and leaves steel fibers in the wood, with very little beneficial removal of imperfections.
Start with a VERY careful wet sand with 320 wet-or-dry sandpaper and mineral spirits, paying close attention to sharp edges and contours. GO SLOWLY, taking time on small areas until all surfaces have been sanded completely. I cannot emphasize enough how important this first sanding is in getting a great finished product. Go over it with reading glasses in a well-lit area. You will find places you missed, I assure.
Next, do the same thing with 400 grit, then 600, 800, and last a sand/polish with 1000 grit. It should have a glassy smooth surface.
Stain as needed with Timberluxe Stain, then apply a series of coats of 1/3 CCL Conditioning Oil, 1/3 polyurethane, and 1/3 Tru Oil, thinned out with mineral spirits. Wipe off excess. Let cure for several days, depending on humidity. Continue with additional coats until satisfactory result is achieved.
You can also do a wet sand with the above mixture for a pore-filling, sanded-in finish that gives a satin sheen.
You can use Timberluxe stain through the final finish if needed.
GO SLOWLY!
JR
Addendum:
The Timberluxe Stock Finish works great also. Doesn't get tacky too fast. I'm going to try their new #2 Formula that is thinner on my next refinish. I've quit trying to do stock refinishing this time of year in Mississippi.
JR
