Wipe it off

With the wood for the fourth set of shelves planed, sanded and all stuck together, Brian still felt he was a clamp short and wanted to add a bit more weight to the middle shelf, so he improvised with a stack of wood.

By the end of the day we took all the clamps off and I was able to get a first coat of linseed oil on it. After four sets of shelves, I think we’ve mastered the art. And that is to wipe the oil off a little while after I’ve brushed it on. That provides an excellent finish, and it dries more effectively between coats.

Two more coats on this and then we can put it up, and Brian can start work on the side part of the shelves.