I apologize if this question has been asked and answered before. I am a beginning woodworking hobbyist (retired Army), and I have just built a new work bench for my shop from yellow pine. My first thought was to preserve the natural beauty of the new wood, so I applied one coat of Boiled Linseed Oil to the surfaces.
Someone suggested I might want to stain it and apply polyurethane afterwards. From research I've done on linseed oil, it doesn't accept stain too well, so I want to remove it and just stain the wood surfaces. What is the best method to remove the linseed oil coating before staining with a dark stain?
I have heard and read that mineral spirits is the answer, but I would like the advice of someone who has actually done this type of operation before.
Thanks.
Someone suggested I might want to stain it and apply polyurethane afterwards. From research I've done on linseed oil, it doesn't accept stain too well, so I want to remove it and just stain the wood surfaces. What is the best method to remove the linseed oil coating before staining with a dark stain?
I have heard and read that mineral spirits is the answer, but I would like the advice of someone who has actually done this type of operation before.
Thanks.
