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Title: another question on chambers oil finish
Post by: jim m on July 04, 2008, 08:04:04 PM

applied heavy and steal wool between coats but there were times when it appeared streaked. came out ok after I lightly sanded with steel wool. was wondering if I did something wrong. I also touched up a scrape with lmf stain and it appeared to take the finish off. was easily touched up but now I know to be very careful around lmf stain after the finish is applied

Title: Re: another question on chambers oil finish
Post by: smallpatch on July 04, 2008, 10:13:24 PM

Jim,

Chamber's oil is a wipe on, wipe off finish.

If you put it on heavy, it will NEVER dry.

I have no idea how it could streak, unless that part of the wood is just absorbing more.

You apply it like a tung oil sealer/finish.  Slop it on till it looks like it will absorb no more, then wipe it all off.  Let it dry 24 hours.  Repeat as necessary.

Stuff works great.

Title: Re: another question on chambers oil finish
Post by: jim m on July 05, 2008, 01:53:53 AM

thanks Dane, that is what I didn't do. I applied and let dry. the wood did soak up the first coat like a sponge