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Flexi-Rack Maintenance Question

Like myself, a number of members have built flexi-racks (wood shelves, all-thread, nuts, etc.)and have used a number of wood finishes. Like some, I applied Walnut Oil to preserve the wood.

After a number of months, the surface of my shelves feel gritty instead of smooth. I can't tell if this is due to dust adhering to the oil and hardening or if it's a natural result. It won't wipe off, so my inclination is to sand it with steel wool and then wipe it off. Then what? I know very little about wood finishing.

Any thoughts?
kennythekey

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jdoris
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Hey Kenny. Before trying anything drastic, I'd try some 3 or aught steel wool and more walnut oil, and some very clean rags yo finish. The walnut oil might have gotten a bit gummy, esp. if there was a bit of excess on the surface, which could attract grit. If that doesn't resolve it, I might try mineral oil and steel wool, but I'd try that on an unobtrusive area first. It may be that you need to resand, but I'd not jump to that conclusion, esp if you sanded initially.

Keep us posted. John
jdoris
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Hi Kenny. I'd expect the oil to as a solvent, lifting up the gum; if you wipe the excess off vigorously, I expect you'll be in a decent place. John
jdoris
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Hey Kenny. I'd not re-oil any time soon. If it was overloaded, let it work itself out. I didn't wax, so I can't say, but one thing I like about the oil is how easy it is to touch up and make corrections as needed. John
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