How to re-oil an oak table in an afternoon
A twenty-minute job twice a year keeps solid wood looking new.
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Clear the surface, sand lightly along the grain and wipe away dust. Apply a thin coat of oil with a lint-free cloth, wait fifteen minutes and buff off any excess. Leave it for a day before use.
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Two thin coats beat one thick one every time.
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