Brent...

You speak as if you know something but I'm left wondering just how many stocks you have finished with Tru Oil.....

I can speak only of that which I know and have done...and can recall no difficulty "handling" a "wet" stock. As I've plainly stated the stock is dry to the touch BEFORE it gets hung up to "dry" or "cure out" for a day or two or three....the very essance of a hand rubbed finish dictates that.

Besides, the first 15 to 18 coats, for me, are just to fill the grain and seal the wood. The only coats that matter for looks are the last two or three and the final finish is a hard buffing with flannel to absolute dry, a hang time of a couple weeks then a goodly couple coats of wax.

If you've BT/DT then you would know........

The man was soliciting info from abroad and that's what he's getting.

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