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Quick Tip: Sawdust Makes a Good Hand Cleaner for an Oil Finish
Dec 07, 2009
To clean your hands after applying an oil finish, “wash” them in a waste can of sawdust. You will be amazed how quick and effective this is. When you wash with soap and water, it seems no amount of soap will do the job. But after washing your hands in sawdust, they will clean with soap and water quickly. Even the smell of the oil finish is removed.
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Osmo Polyx-Oil
"If I had to choose one of these hard-wax oils to keep on hand, it would be Osmo Polyx-Oil. It’s relatively affordable and very easy to apply." -Adam Godet
Waterlox Original
Versatile wiping varnish is easy to apply and great for both satin and gloss finishes.
Foam Brushes
Foam brushes are great for applying a variety of stains and finishes, and the 2" wide brush is the most versatile. Comes in a pack of 48.
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