Advice from Wazkelly on application of tru oil over my ES/5V burst. I would add to slightly overlap the brush strokes to avoid a drying edge, and to paint in the direction of the grain. Work from light to dark. Keep the brush strokes light...practice also wouldn’t hurt.
From build #2 through to current # 6 I have brushed on initial 2 coats of Tru Oil before switching to rag application method.
It is quite simple, just pour a small amount in small container, load the brush up with plenty and lightly paint the surface with a 1" to no bigger than 2" brush, in same manner as you would on a door, wall, or any other surface. You will notice on first coat application that the timber is very thirsty and need to resist going back over where you have just applied finish too many times as it can end up disturbing the stain.
Give it least 24 hours and then brush the 2nd coat on which shouldn't need as much delicate care due to a proper thick 1st coat also acting as the sealer.
Cheers, Waz
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Originally Posted by DarkMark
