I'm about at my wits end with this stuff. I have no problems using it on cork grips, but with wood handles, it's driving me up a wall. I apply it thinly with my finger while the rod is turning, let it dry thoroughly, then I used sandpaper as suggested in replied to my prior post. When I sand, all I do is generate a bunch of sticky gunk. I actually believe that more Tru-Oil comes off than was applied. I have heard raves about this product on wood but unless I can get it to work properly, I'm about to just go back to Glass Coat. Any final suggestions or tips would be appreciated. Thanks again-David Spence

Like I said the wood sounds like it's oily so you need to dry the wood out first. Let wood soak in alcohol for a day or couple hours then let dry overnight. Then try tru oil. What kind of wood are you useing?? Thanks Dave

The wood was not an oily type like cocobola- it was English Yew which was dry before it was turned.

I recently tried a wood stain (the one without the varnish) on a wooden grip of about the same color. Put it on with a coffee filter and wipe off all of the excess. It looked better than Tru-Oil, IMO. Just one coat, no sanding.

I think you need to let the Tru-Oil set a bit longer before you try to sand it. If it's coming off in rolls rather than as dust, it's not dry.

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Get rid of the sand paper , and try some 0000 steel wool. Finish your wood to what you want as far as texture with sandpaper first . Then apply a couple of coats of Tru Oil , hit it with the steel wool in between coats (after it has dried) , that's it , no sanding! Works for me. John
I just read you original posts , I think that you need to extend your drying time too, Good luck

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/29/2004 07:36PM by John Dow.

Ditto to John Dow's post. Be sure to let it dry overnight between coats
This has always worked for me.
Murf

David, the fact that you say "sticky junk" should be a key. You aren't giving it enough drying time. Depending on temp, humidity and how thick you put it on can change the drying time from a couple of hours to days. If what you sand is sticky, you have sanded too soon.

David: When I apply it too wood, I rub it in with my finger untill it is no longer "slippery", but slightly tacky. I don't know what tihs does, but always dries hard this way.
Murf

I too have had all kinds of problems useing Tru Oil, thats why I dont use it anymore. I use use spar urethane in spray can or I dip my seats in my dip tank. If your going to give up on it then just put some on a scrap piece of wood like your useing and let sit for a couple days and see what it's like. I just gave up on it too quickly..I probalby will try it again someday when I go to Wal Mart and feel the urge to try it again..

Thanks Dave