I just put a first coat of tung oil on some oak ply and moulding last night.
Used 50:50 mineral spirits and Minwax Tung Oil for the first coat.

When I rub the oil off, the surface seems catchy. As if some of the fibres
are raise up. What's the best way to deal with that and get the surface
smooth again? Is it ok to sand after a coat of tung oil has been applied? If
so, how do I get the dust out of the pores?

Thanks in advance,
Caleb

"calebsg" wrote in message
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I just put a first coat of tung oil on some oak ply and moulding last
night.
Used 50:50 mineral spirits and Minwax Tung Oil for the first coat.

When I rub the oil off, the surface seems catchy. As if some of the fibres
are raise up. What's the best way to deal with that and get the surface
smooth again? Is it ok to sand after a coat of tung oil has been applied?
If
so, how do I get the dust out of the pores?


Did you sand the surface to begin with? If no, you should have. And yes
you sand that surface again.

Yes, to 320 grit. Maybe I should have gone higher? Will sand again. Thanks.

"Leon" wrote in message
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"calebsg" wrote in message
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I just put a first coat of tung oil on some oak ply and moulding last
night.
Used 50:50 mineral spirits and Minwax Tung Oil for the first coat.

When I rub the oil off, the surface seems catchy. As if some of the
fibres
are raise up. What's the best way to deal with that and get the surface
smooth again? Is it ok to sand after a coat of tung oil has been
applied?
If
so, how do I get the dust out of the pores?


Did you sand the surface to begin with? If no, you should have. And yes
you sand that surface again.

Actually I seldom go over 180 grit.


"calebsg" wrote in message
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Yes, to 320 grit. Maybe I should have gone higher? Will sand again.
Thanks.

"Leon" wrote in message
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"calebsg" wrote in message
...
I just put a first coat of tung oil on some oak ply and moulding last
night.
Used 50:50 mineral spirits and Minwax Tung Oil for the first coat.

When I rub the oil off, the surface seems catchy. As if some of the
fibres
are raise up. What's the best way to deal with that and get the
surface
smooth again? Is it ok to sand after a coat of tung oil has been
applied?
If
so, how do I get the dust out of the pores?


Did you sand the surface to begin with? If no, you should have. And
yes
you sand that surface again.