In article . com, DonkeyHody wrote:

The only finish we put on it was boiled linseed oil. The oil causes
most splinters to lie down and disappear like majic. An application
is good for a couple of years, then you just brush or spray on another
coat. Film-forming finishes like paint will eventually peel, leaving
you with a more difficult recoating job.

Having spent more hours than I can possibly believe sanding
off old finishes from various indoor and outdoor items over
the past few weeks, I am forced to conclude that you done a
Very Smart Thing ;-)

Sanding a shelf or piece of furniture is one thing but sanding
rough and weathered exterior wood sucks. A lot.


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