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shuhak · M
Polishing wood is something best done by hand. Soft woods take a more delicate touch while harder woods can handle a bit more abuse.
Make sure your wood is clean and dry before starting. Using 0/0 sandpaper, carefully rub the wood in an up-down motion - ALWAYS rubbing with the grain! if your wood has ridges or groves (decorative areas), make sure you get between them. Every so often, gently blow off any wood dust that accumulates on your wood also, tap the sandpaper to shake loose any dust that sticks in it.
Once the entire piece has been rubbed, use a tack cloth (or linseed oil on a rag) to remove all dust. Again, always rub WITH the grain.
Place some commercial wood polish on a clean dry cloth and gently rub it onto your wood - up and down, with the grain. Make sure you apply polish evenly to all areas. When dry, buff your wood with a clean dry cloth for a mirror-like finish.
Make sure your wood is clean and dry before starting. Using 0/0 sandpaper, carefully rub the wood in an up-down motion - ALWAYS rubbing with the grain! if your wood has ridges or groves (decorative areas), make sure you get between them. Every so often, gently blow off any wood dust that accumulates on your wood also, tap the sandpaper to shake loose any dust that sticks in it.
Once the entire piece has been rubbed, use a tack cloth (or linseed oil on a rag) to remove all dust. Again, always rub WITH the grain.
Place some commercial wood polish on a clean dry cloth and gently rub it onto your wood - up and down, with the grain. Make sure you apply polish evenly to all areas. When dry, buff your wood with a clean dry cloth for a mirror-like finish.