BLO for a bonehead

[Mark Rios]

OK. I bought the BLO and I applied it and I wiped off the excess after ten minutes. Now....I don't know what to do now. I thought it would say more on the can....

How many coats do I/should I put on this letter opener?...

How long does it take for it to cure after the last coat?/between coats?...

Can I put it in the sun to hasten the cure? (Sorry to those people who are getting rain and flooding)...

What do I buff it with when it is finally cured?

Once again, thanks to all for the great help that is provided here.

[Jim Becker]

You can often use just one application of the BLO, but can also do multiple coats a day apart. Cure time is anywhere between 2 and 7 days, depending on the climate, characteristics of the wood you used and so forth. When the smell goes away...it's fully cured. Buffing can be done with a buffing wheel (such as the Beall system) or for a satin sheen, you can just use some high-quality furniture wax after the oil is cured.

[Mark Rios]

Thanks very much Jim!