On 15/01/2021 10:01, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 15/01/2021 09:07, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , John
Rumm writes
On 13/01/2021 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , Fredxx
writes
On 12/01/2021 18:16, Tim Lamb wrote:
We are coming to the end of having a new staircase fitted. Apart
fromÂ* specifying and ordering, my total involvement so far has
been helpingÂ* manoeuvre it through the front door and machining up
a strip of farmÂ* OakÂ* to finish the landing return!
I don't think beeswax is ideal as a stair finish but what should I
use?Â* My carpenters have recommended *Osmo* which is a fancy
finishing oilÂ* from Germany.

It is an oil that a lot of professionals use. I know someone who
swears by the stuff,
Â*Perhaps someone could explain what is meant by *lint free cloth*. I
hadÂ* in mind surreptitiously acquiring a handy teacloth:-)

Something that does not shed fibres into your nice finish while
applying it!

Indeed. Current thinking is a cast off bed sheet. Progress so far has
been to re-establish the boss's TV viewing area while I wait for the
plaster repairs to set hard.



I use kitchen roll to apply oils.
Or a dry sponge

I find either one of the thin dense foam "sponges" designed for kitchen
wiping up, or the foam finish brushes work well for oil finishes.


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Cheers,

John.

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