Solid wood island

[nabby68]

Hello
I’d like some advice please on a solid woode kitchen island worktop that I’d like to sand and oil. I had it installed about 12 months ago and it was oiled and sanded when it was fitted but feel it’s time to redo it.
I have a square plate orbital sander and a tin of osmo oil. I tried to sand one corner of it but the sander seemed to start to scratch it if that makes sense so I stopped. I was using p80 grit paper. Any advice appreciated
Thanks

 

[foxhole]

80 grit is far too coarse for the job if its in good condition and just needs maintenance, 240 grit should do.

 

[nabby68]

Thanks Foxhole. I thought it maybe a bit heavy duty. So persevere with the sander? Any advice on the application of the oil?

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I thought it maybe a bit heavy duty. So persevere with the sander? Any advice on the application of the oil?

Grits go the other way - P80 is coarser than P240. The number refers to the number of wires per inch in the screemn, hence the higher the screen, the smaller the particle

Use a non-abrasive, lint-free, undyed cloth to apply the oil. Only do a small area at a time, rubbing on then buffing off as you go.

 

[foxhole]

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