Stock finishing question

[frankie]

The wet/dry paper grit as you have figured out has left the color. Next one you may want to stay with sand paper that is meant for wood on raw wood. I only use wet/dry paper when working the finish into the wood but never on a light wood that I stain. That’s the way I was trained but never asked why, your experience has broadened my understanding. Kibler has probably seen this before and I’m sure has given good council .

Phil is absolutely right on the sand paper.

 

[frankie]

Yes, multiple coats of true oil with very light rubbing between coats with white 3M pad

I would use tung oil over true oil.

 

[frankie]

Yes and thank you Jim, the kit was everything it was said to be. I made a couple mistakes but nothing I couldn’t make good again.

Your wood prep looks great. If you have any sanding marks in the wood they will really show up after stain is applied.