Hello, the forum
I found a beautiful bench much in need of loving repair. 98% of the original finish has weathered away (great good fortune, that!) so I scrubbed it with tsp and water yesterday. The results today are stunning. The rings in the wood are so much more beautiful than I was expecting.
My plan was for today's temperature to be as warm as yesterday, then the wood would be dry enough for a light 220 grit sanding. But today is fully chilly and my wood is very thoroughly damp. Would it be okay to go forward with the light-handed fine-grit hand sanding?
One more detail. I have yet to rinse off the TSP. My plan is to do the light sanding, rinse with light scrub, allow to dry fully (I'll hasten this by bringing it into my warm study). Then I take it back outside for a final light fine-grit sanding and will stain with a one step outdoor poly stain. After it cures I will do a couple of repairs, then attach the back to the bench.
I'd appreciate any guidance you have to offer.
//This bench is the most fun project I've had in ages. What a wonderful find!\\
I found a beautiful bench much in need of loving repair. 98% of the original finish has weathered away (great good fortune, that!) so I scrubbed it with tsp and water yesterday. The results today are stunning. The rings in the wood are so much more beautiful than I was expecting.
My plan was for today's temperature to be as warm as yesterday, then the wood would be dry enough for a light 220 grit sanding. But today is fully chilly and my wood is very thoroughly damp. Would it be okay to go forward with the light-handed fine-grit hand sanding?
One more detail. I have yet to rinse off the TSP. My plan is to do the light sanding, rinse with light scrub, allow to dry fully (I'll hasten this by bringing it into my warm study). Then I take it back outside for a final light fine-grit sanding and will stain with a one step outdoor poly stain. After it cures I will do a couple of repairs, then attach the back to the bench.
I'd appreciate any guidance you have to offer.
//This bench is the most fun project I've had in ages. What a wonderful find!\\