Flexi-Rack Maintenance Question

When you applied the oil you raised the wood surface as it was unfinished when you bought it?Otherwise it shouldnt have as it only happens once,the first time.Anyway,if its gritty it must be as dust doesnt ever feel gritty no matter how long it builds up.So yes,use a very fine,say 320 grit sandpaper or steel wool and then apply more oil.It will never feel gritty again.Some cabinet makers use water to intentionally raise the surface before they start the sanding process which usually consists of belt or hand sanding with 110 then 220 then 320,then applying whatever finish they like.Just a guess,good luck,hopefully someone deeper than I will chime in,Bob

Sounds like if you have sanded and oiled the wood is actually not solid but a pressed[MDF] type plywood where you arent sure what its composition is actually made of.That might explain the inconsistent finish.Theres so much junk out there now that maufacturers push on consumers....for an example the rubber cushions on pool tables were 100% rubber,good consistant bounces etc.Years ago to save and now they would mix the rubber with sawdust and other materials to save money and they dont play the same.You can put Chinese drywall and toothpaste into this way of the world.Were swamped with cheap affordable junk.I hope you get to the bottom of this mystery,cheers,Bob

Good news.Thats good wood and with a visit to most any decent shop they will hip you to the solution.If no shop then google Danish oil,Tung oil etc and do some research.You have the base material[Maple] to work with and not fools gold.Cheers,Bob