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Fred T · 08-04-2009, 05:19 PM

The reason any oil finish does not work well on pine is that pine has a high oil content. Oil finishes are best used on porous woods, such as oak and walnut. Also, the oil finishes remain soft, they never harden and dry. So they are not scratch resistant and require maintenance in uses such as truck beds.

The softness of the oil finish is also an advantage. Repair is easy. Fine steel wool and a mixture of oil and turpentine makes a quick touch-up.

08-04-2009, 05:19 PM	#8
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Pine bed wood The reason any oil finish does not work well on pine is that pine has a high oil content. Oil finishes are best used on porous woods, such as oak and walnut. Also, the oil finishes remain soft, they never harden and dry. So they are not scratch resistant and require maintenance in uses such as truck beds. The softness of the oil finish is also an advantage. Repair is easy. Fine steel wool and a mixture of oil and turpentine makes a quick touch-up. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.